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HelpTest Code HAVM Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SSTCollection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Collection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
3 mL
Testing Volume
0.5 mL (500 ul)
Rejection Criteria
Incomplete requisition, improper labeling.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Separate serum and refrigerate
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
8:00am – 4:30pm; This test is routinely run Monday through Friday, except holidays.
Alias
Antibody to Hepatitis A Virus; Anti-HAV; HAVAb; HAVAb-IgM, Hepatitis Antibody; Hepatitis A core; Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM
EPIC Code
LAB798
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Acceptable Collection Container
SST, GRN-PST, G-NoGel, R-NoGel, EDTA plasma, PINK (EDTA) plasma
Turn Around Time
1-3 days
Lab Department
Chemistry