Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM

Message

After centrifugation, if not in gel barrier tube, pour off plasma or serum into an aliquot tube

Test Code

LAB798

Alias/See Also

HAVAB-M

CPT Codes
86709

Preferred Specimen

5 ml (3.0 ml minimum) SST (gold) or no additive (red) Plain Red Top

Minimum Volume

1 ml (200 ul minimum) plasma; alternate-serum

Other Acceptable Specimens

Gold SST

Instructions

Spin PST or SST and send to lab

Transport Temperature

room temp

Specimen Stability

Separated from cells: 3 days room temperature, 7 days refrigerated

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Icteric(Bilirubin): >20 mg/dL, Hemolysis: >500 mg/dL, Triglycerides: >3000 mg/dL, Total Protein: >12 g/dL

Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Setup Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Reference Range

Nonreactive

Clinical Significance

Test results
are used in conjunction with other laboratory results and clinical information as an aid in the diagnosis of acute or
recent hepatitis A viral infection.

Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.