Test Code HEPA Hepatitis A Antibody, Total
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SST
Collection 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 Sunday, except holidays.
Alias
Antibody to Hepatitis A Virus; Anti-HAV; HAVAb; HAVAb-IgG, Hepatitis Antibody; Hepatitis A core; Hepatitis A Antibody, IgG
EPIC Code
LAB797
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Acceptable Collection Container
SST
Turn Around Time
1-3 days
Lab Department
Chemistry