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Hepatitis A IgM Ab (AHAM)

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EPIC Test Name

HEPATITIS A ANTIBODY, IGM

EPIC Code

LAB798

Specimen Requirements

Serum
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 Assay

Turnaround Time

SpecimenTurnaround TimeFrequency
Serum4 hours24/7

Reference Ranges

Immunoassay/Sandwich Assay
All Range
Non-reactive

Clinical Indications

Serological diagnosis of acute viral hepatitis A.

Common Synonyms

Hep A

Performed

Lab
Chemistry - Downtown

Interpretative Information

Presence in the patient's serum indicates a recent exposure to HAV.

CPT

86709

LOINC

13950-1

Contact Information

Chemistry - Downtown: (315)464-4460
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