HEPATITIS A ANTIBODY, TOTAL (IgG & IgM)

Message

This is the preferred test for evaluating severely immunocompromised or criticall ill patients with respiratory symptoms.

Test Code

HAAB

Alias/See Also

Hep A

CPT Codes
86708

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 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 plasma or serum and red cells. Refrigerate until tested.

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

Report Available

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.

Reference Range

Non-Reactive
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.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB3 (Chemistry, Centaur)

Last Updated: June 7, 2023

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