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Hepatitis A Antibody, Total

Test Code
HAVTL


Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (minimum: 0.5 mL)


Transport Container
SST


Transport Temperature
Room temperature and refrigerated: 14 days 
Frozen: Indefinite


Methodology
Immunoassay

Clinical Significance
Both IgG and IgM (total) hepatitis A antibodies occur early in the acute infection with IgG persisting for years conveying a lifelong immunity.




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.