HEPATITIS A ANTIBODY, IGM

Message

Note: This is the preferred test for evaluating severly immunocompromised or critically ill patients with respiratory symptoms.

Test Code

LAB8137

CPT Codes
86708

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (SST)

Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Lavender tube (EDTA)

OR

1 Green tube (any Heparin) Note: If Hep C testing is also required, do not draw heparin tube

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 7 days
-20°C up to 30 days

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

Hemolysis (>500 mg/dL hemoglobin)

Methodology
Direct Chemiluminescence

Setup Schedule

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

As received; STAT testing not available

Report Available

Same day as tested

Reference Range

Non-reactive

Note: This test does not differentiate between IgG and IgM antibodies.

Clinical Significance

The total anti-HAV assay is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of previous or ongoing hepatitis A viral infection or in the identification of HAV-susceptible individuals for vaccination. This test provides a result for the total antibody but does not differentiate between IgG and IgM.

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.