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HelpTest Code HAVM Hepatitis A IgM Antibodies
Performing Laboratory
Hunterdon Medical Center
Useful For
Hepatitis A is the most common form of acute viral hepatitis. Infection can be assumed if Hepatitis A IgM antibodies are detected. The IgM antibodies are detected at the onset of the disease and usually disappear within 3 to 4 months.
Specimen Required
| Container/Tube | |
| Preferred | SST |
| Acceptable | Red Top |
| Specimen Volume | 1.0 mL |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated 2-8°C
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Stability Information
| Temperature | Time Frame |
| Refrigerated 2-8°C | 7 days |
Updated June 2020
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Reference Values
Non-Reactive
Method Name
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay: ECLIA
CPT Code Information
86709
LOINC Code Information
22314-9