Hepatitis A Ab Total W/Reflex IgM

Message

Test performed at York Hospital Laboratory.

Test Code

HAVT

Alias/See Also

Anti-HAV Total w/Reflex IgM

CPT Codes
86708

Includes

If Hepatitis A Total Antibodyis positive or borderline reactive, Hepatitis A IgM (confirmation testing) will be performed at an additional charge.

Preferred Specimen

0.2 mL serum collected in a small serum separator tube (in-house testing) AND 1 mL serum collected in a large serum separator tube (possible confirmation testing)

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL (in-house testing)
AND
0.5 mL (possible confirmation testing)

Other Acceptable Specimens

Serum collected in a no additive (red-top) tube, transferred to a plastic screw-cap vial

Instructions

One full serum separator tube (SST) is acceptable for all hepatitis confirmation testing.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: Indefinately

Methodology
Chemiluminescence

Setup Schedule

Tuesday, Friday

Report Available

4 Days

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

Anti-HAV IgM is detectable during the acute stage of illness, while anti-HAV IgG may be present for many years after recovery or following vaccination. The presence of anti-HAV (IgG or IgM) in human blood is indicative of past or present infection with hepatitis A (HAV) or vaccination against HAV. The test for total anti-HAV is primarily used to determine exposure to HAV either naturally or due to vaccination.

Additional Information
Confirmation Test: 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.