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Test Code HAVABM Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM Only (Anti-HAV, IgM), Serum

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Serum RT, spun 7 days
  Refrigerated 14 days

 

Reference Values

Nonreactive (reported as reactive or nonreactive)
Interpretation depends on clinical setting.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

86709

Secondary ID

HHA1262

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory

LOINC Coding

Test name LOINC Code

Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM Only (Anti-HAV, IgM), Serum

22314-9

 

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

Mild:

ok

Gross:

Reject

Lipemia

Mild:

ok

Gross:

Reject

Icterus

Mild:

ok

Gross:

Reject