Test Code HAVIGM Hepatitis A Antibody, IgG and IgM (Anti-HAV, IgG and IgM), Serum
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin down, remove serum from clot within 24 hours, and send 2 mL of serum refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated - 7 days
Frozen - 3 months
Performing Laboratory
Conway Regional Clinical Laboratory Services
Reference Values
Negative (reported as positive or negative)
Interpretation depends on clinical setting.
Methodology
Electrochemluminescence
Testing Algorithm:
If anti-HAV, IgG and IgM is positive, IgM antibody to hepatitis A will be performed at an additional charge.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86708 - anti-HAV, IgG and IgM
86709 - anti-HAV, IgM (if appropriate)