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Hep A IgM Ab
aHAVM

Message
SRHC Clients:
  • 1 Yellow top tube


Test Code
Hepatitis A IgM Ab


Alias/See Also
Hep A IgM
aHAVM
 


CPT Codes
86709

Preferred Specimen
1 yellow top tube


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in EDTA (Lavender top) tube


Instructions
Dietary supplements containing biotin may interfere in assays and may skew analyte results to be either falsely high or falsely low. For patients receiveing the recommended daily doses of biotin, draw samples at least 8 hours following the last biotin supplementation. For patients on mega-doses of biotin supplements, draw samples at least 72 hours following the last biotin supplementaiton.


Transport Container

1 yellow top


Transport Temperature
refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days


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


Methodology
Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
4-8 hours


Reference Range
Non reactive


Clinical Significance
IgM antibodies to Hepatitis A suggest a current, acute, or recent Hepatitis A infection.


Performing Laboratory
SRH Main Laboratory



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.