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Test Code HAVM Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM

Methodology

Chemiluminescence

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

SST

Collection Volume

5 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

3 mL

Collection Instructions

Routine venipuncture

Rejection Criteria

Incomplete requisition, improper labeling.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Separate serum and refrigerate

Turn Around Time

1-3 days

Lab Department

Chemistry

Alias

Antibody to Hepatitis A Virus; Anti-HAV; HAVAb; HAVAb-IgM, Hepatitis Antibody; Hepatitis A core; Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM

EPIC Code

LAB798

Acceptable Collection Container

SST, GRN-PST, G-NoGel, R-NoGel, EDTA plasma, PINK (EDTA) plasma

Testing Volume

0.5 mL (500 ul)

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

8:00am – 4:30pm; This test is routinely run Monday through Friday, except holidays.