Hepatitis A IgM Antibody

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • IMO179
  • Soft Test Code:
  • HAV
Alternate Names
  • HAV IgM
  • Hep A IGM
  • IGM Anti-HAV

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Patient Preparation

Patient should discontinue taking Biotin, Vitamin B7, or Vitamin H 48 hours before getting blood drawn.


Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube
Minimum Volume:
0.35 mL Serum*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge and separate serum from cells within 24 hours


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 7 Days
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 14 Days
  • Frozen (-20° C or colder): 3 Months

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Negative


Test Comments:

Patients taking vitamin supplements containing doses of > 5 mg/day may have falsely decreased test results generated.


Methodology:
  • Chemiluminescence (CL)

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same Day/1 to 2 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01487795


CPT Coding

86709


Medical Necessity May Apply
Medical Necessity Documentation

Duplicate testing on this test is not acceptable per Medicare. Testing to only be done every 365 days.