Test Code HAV Hepatitis A Antibody Total
Aliases
Hepatitis A IgM and IgG Antibodies; HAV Total, Qualitative
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimens
Serum:
- Gold Top SST
- Red Top
Plasma:
- Light Geen Top (Lithium heparin)
- Purple or Pink Top(K2/K3 EDTA)
- Dark Green (Sodium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
Nonreactive
Reportable Units
Reactive/Nonreactive
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis Threshold | 1000 mg/dL |
Icterus Threshold | 50 mg/dL |
Lipemia Threshold | 1500 mg/dL |
Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
Ambient | 6 days |
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 14 days |
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 3 months |
Performance Information
Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
Expected Turn Around Time | Routine: 4 hours |
Stat Availability | No |
Performing Bench | WCH Chemistry |
Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas – Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA) |
CPT Codes
86708