Hep A Ab, IgM (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000210


Alias/See Also
LAB798: Hepatitis A IgM Antibody
LAB4096: Exposure Panel | LABCORP EAP: 006734


CPT Codes
86709x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5


Instructions
Collect 2 mL liquid stool or 1 g semiformed stool in Para-Pak (white top)


Transport Temperature
Specimen Stool Volume 2 mL liquid stool or 1 g semiformed stool Container Empty stool transport vial or screw-cap container, sterile no additives Collection Collect as soon as possible after onset of disease, preferably three to five days after onset. Collection from diapered children can be facilitated by using a disposable diaper “inside out” or by using a “Saran wrap” diaper to capture the next stool specimen. Storage Instructions Refrigerate at 2°C to 8°C immediately after collection.


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 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.