ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0020093: Hepatitis A Virus Antibody, IgM

Test Mnemonic: HAVABM
Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: 1-2 days

Specimen Required:  
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)

Reference Interval:
Negative

Note:
Order this assay when acute hepatitis A infection is suspected.

CPT Code(s):
86709

 

 

 
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