Hepatitis A Total Antibody

Test Code
HAB


CPT Codes
86708

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (minimum: 0.5 mL)


Transport Container
Serum Separator tube/Gold top tube.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature/Refrigerate


Methodology
Microparticle Enzyme Immunoassay

Reference Range
Nonreactive (Reactive result reflexes to Hepatitis A IgM at an additional charge.)


Clinical Significance
Hepatitis A antibody indicates prior or acute infection with, or immunization to, hepatitis A virus.  All Reactive results will be reflexed to Hepatitis A IgM antibody.




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.