HEPATITIS A AB(IgM)

Message
SENDOUT/WEST HAVEN CT


Test Code
HAAB-IgM


Alias/See Also
HEP A ANTIBODY(IgM), ACUTE HEP A IgM, HEPATITIS A IgM-ACUTE


Preferred Specimen
SERUM


Minimum Volume
2mLs


Instructions
DRAW 1 GOLD TOP SST TUBE, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, SPIN DOWN AND SEND TO LAB.


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Methodology
ARCHITECT QUALITATIVE 2 STEP IMMUNOASSAY

Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
1-2 WORKING DAYS


Reference Range
NON-REACTIVE


Clinical Significance
Monitoring the level of IgM anti-HAV by redrawing and retesting at approximately one
week intervals will distinguish rapidly rising IgM anti-HAV levels associated with early
acute hepatitis A infection from gradually decreasing or unchanging IgM anti-HAV
levels often associated with late acute stage of HAV infection


Performing Laboratory
SECTION: Virology Reference Laboratory PERFORMING LAB: West Haven PHONE #: (203) 932-5711 EXT: 3380 FAX: (203) 937-3893



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