Hepatitis A AB, IgG

Message

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Test Code

HAIGG

Alias/See Also

Hep A IgG

CPT Codes
86708

Preferred Specimen

2 mL SERUM

Minimum Volume

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 tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.

Transport Container

SST (speckled top) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (preferred)

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = 4 days
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = at least 7 days

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

Rejected for Hemolysis, Lipemia.

Methodology
Flexible Chemiluminesence

Setup Schedule

Monday - Friday
BS

Report Available

1 day

Clinical Significance

The presence of IgG anti-HAV implies past HAV infection (recent or distant) or vaccination against HAV.

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

Last Updated: November 22, 2021

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