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Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM Only (Anti-HAV, IgM), Serum
Test Code4257
CPT Codes
86709
Preferred Specimen
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
The following specimens will not be tested:
A. Heat-treated specimen
B. Specimen containing particulate matter, precipitate, red blood cells, or sodium azide
A. Heat-treated specimen
B. Specimen containing particulate matter, precipitate, red blood cells, or sodium azide
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
Negative (reported as positive or negative) Interpretation depends on clinical setting.
Clinical Significance
Useful for the diagnosis of acute or subclinical hepatitis A infection; not a test for past exposure or post-vaccination.
Performed By
CoxHealth
