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HelpTest Code LAB798 Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM
Intended Use
Used as an aid in diagnosis of acute or recent with hepatitis A virus. IgM antibody (Anti-HAV) appears a few days after infection, reaches a peak rapidly and persists at elevated levels in the bloodstream for about two months, before declining during late convalescence. However, sensitive immunoassays may occasionally detect IgM for up to one year after acute hepatitis.
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or gold, gel tube
Acceptable: Plasma (heparinized)
Container/Tube: Lt Green/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.1 mL)
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 2 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen (-20ºC) : Samples are stable through 5 freeze/thaw cycles
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86709