HEPATITIS A CASCADE

Test Code

HAABR

Alias/See Also

Hep A

CPT Codes
86708; If reflexed, add 86709

Includes

Hepatitis A Total Antibody; if positive Hepatitis A IGM Antibody

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

2mL

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 plasma or serum and red cells. Separate and refrigerate or freeze within two (2) hours of collection time. If gel seperator tube is not used, transfer plasma into a transfer tube.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days

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

Quantity not sufficient

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

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB3 (Chemistry, Centaur)

Last Updated: June 8, 2023

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.