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Hepatitis A IgM Antibody
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Test Code
HAIGM
Alias/See Also
512;
Anti HAV IgM;
HAV-IgM;
Hep A AB IgM;
Hepatitis A IgM;
Anti HAV IgM;
HAV-IgM;
Hep A AB IgM;
Hepatitis A IgM;
CPT Codes
86709
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Transport Container
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = 3 days
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = at least 7 days
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = at least 7 days
Methodology
EIA
Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday
BS
BS
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Clinical Significance
IgM antibodies to Hepatitis A suggest a current, acute or recent Hepatitis A infection.
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: November 22, 2021
