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HelpOrder Code HA IgM Ab Hepatitis A IgM Antibody
Additional Codes
Epic Order ID LAB798
Sub activity Type
Immunology
Collection tube (preferred)
SST preferred
Light green lithium heparin is an alternative specimen type, however if the screen is not negative and needs to be sent on for confirmation testing the patient will need to have a recollection done as plasma is not acceptable for the confirmatory test.
Specimen Type
Serum preferred
Lithium heparin plasma is an alternative specimen type, however if the screen is not negative and needs to be sent on for confirmation testing the patient will need to have a recollection done as plasma is not acceptable for the confirmatory test.
Minimum Volume
0.6 ml
Stability
7 days at 2-8°C
Transport temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic
Performance
Performed Daily
Clinical Significance
IgM antibodies to Hepatitis A suggest a current, acute or recent Hepatitis A infection.
Reference Range
Non-reactive