Hepatitis A Antibody, Total with reflex IgM

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • IMO416
  • Soft Test Code:
  • HEPTM
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 36504
Alternate Names
  • HAV Reflex IgM
  • Hep A w/rflx to IgM
  • Hepatitis A W/Reflex to IgM
Included Tests

Hepatitis A Antibody IgM; Hepatitis A Antibody Total


Clinical Significance

Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) anitbodies indicate prior or acute infection with, or immunization to, Hepatitis A Virus.


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial 


Transport And Storage

14 days Ambient
14 days Refrigerated (preferred)
30 days Frozen


Collection Instructions

 


Minimum Volume

0.5 mL Serum


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Non-Reactive


Test Comments:

If Hepatitis A Total is Reactive, test will automatically reflex Hep A IgM Ab 


Methodology:
  • Chemiluminescence (CL)
Clinical Significance

Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) anitbodies indicate prior or acute infection with, or immunization to, Hepatitis A Virus.


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly
Days Performed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Clinical
Turn Around Time

1 to 2 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

00910590; 00910591


CPT Coding

86708 (Reflex 86709)


Medical Necessity May Apply