Hepatitis A IgM Ab (AHAM) | | | |
EPIC Test Name
HEPATITIS A ANTIBODY, IGMEPIC Code
LAB798Specimen Requirements
Serum |
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Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL |
Collection: | Collect using standard laboratory procedures |
Transport: | Room temperature ASAP. |
Stability: | Room temperature: 7 Days. Refrigerated: 14 days 2-8 degrees C. Frozen: 3 Months |
Container: | Gold top gel |
Processing/Storage: | Centrifuge, pour off, and freeze serum. |
Methods
Immunoassay/Sandwich AssayTurnaround Time
Specimen | Turnaround Time | Frequency |
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Serum | 4 hours | 24/7 |
Reference Ranges
Immunoassay/Sandwich Assay
Clinical Indications
Serological diagnosis of acute viral hepatitis A.Interpretative Information
Presence in the patient's serum indicates a recent exposure to HAV.Contact Information
Chemistry - Downtown: (315)464-4460