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HelpTest Code HAVT Hepatitis A Antibody, Total
Performing Laboratory
Hunterdon Medical Center
Useful For
Hepatitis A is the most common form of acute viral hepatitis. IgM antibodies to Hepatitis A are detected at the onset of the disease. Hepatitis A IgG antibodies are detected after natural infection and provide protection from subsequent infection.
Specimen Requirements
| Container/Tube | |
| Preferred | SST |
| Acceptable | Red Top |
| Specimen Volume | 1.0 mL |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated 2-8°C
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time Frame |
| Refrigerated 2-8°C | 7 days |
Updated June 2020
Day(s) Test Set up
Monday through Friday
Reference Values
Non-Reactive
Methodology
Electrichemiluminescence Immunoassay: ECLIA
CPT Code
86708
Loinc Code
22312-2