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Test Code HAAB.1 HEPATITIS A, IGM

Important Note

24 hours before this blood test: Do not take any supplements containing biotin or Vitamin B7 which are commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements, and multi-vitamins.

Sufficient Biotin concentrations in serum can lead to falsely decreased results.

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Useful for diagnosis of recent hepatitis A infection.

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred:

Serum Gel Tube

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 8 hours of draw.

Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 

Alternate:

Plain, Red-Top Tube

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 8 hours of draw.

Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 
Alternate:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) or Green-top (Lithium heparin) tube(s)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 8 hours of draw.

Note: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Reference Values

Negative

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86709

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate <7 days/Frozen OK