ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0020093: Hepatitis A Virus Antibody, IgM |
| Test Mnemonic: HAVABM | |
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Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 4 mL SST.
Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.1 mL serum at 2-8°C. Remarks: EDTA, heparin or citrated plasma are also acceptable. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. Unacceptable Conditions: Heat-inactivated specimens. Specimens containing particulate material. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: Up to 1 week is acceptable, but not preferred; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
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| Reference Interval: |
| Negative |
| Note: | |
| Order this assay when acute hepatitis A infection is suspected. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 86709 |