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HEPATITIS A ANTIBODY, IGM

Test Code
HAAB (OE), HAIGM (LAB)


Alias/See Also
Hep A


CPT Codes
86709

Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (SST)


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
0.2 mL (1.5 mL optimal)


Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Lavender tube (EDTA)


OR 

1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin) Note: if Hep C is also required, do not draw heparin tube


OR 


 


Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma from red cells. Refrigerate until tested. 


Transport Container
Gold tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
  • 2-8°C up to 2 days
  • -20°C up to 12 months


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis (>500 mg/dL of hemoglobin)


Methodology
Direct Chemiluminescence

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
 


Report Available
Same day received


Reference Range
Non-reactive

Note: Reactive results are reported to Illinois Board of Health. 


Clinical Significance
IgM-specific HAV antibody is used to diagnose either a current or recent HAV infection (IgM specific). This is a qualitative test.


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab



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.