HEPATITIS A ANTIBODY (IGM PERFORMED WHEN TOTAL POSITIVE)
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: HAV
UPHSM LIS Test #: 622
Schedule: Sunday - Friday
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 622
Schedule: Sunday - Friday
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1 ml serum
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 SST Tube or Red Top
Collection Info:
Refrigerate specimen after collection. Specimens cannot be heat-treated, contain particular matter, or red cells.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 SST Tube or Red Top
Collection Info:
Refrigerate specimen after collection. Specimens cannot be heat-treated, contain particular matter, or red cells.
Methods
Microparticle Enzyme Immunoassay (MEIA).
Clinical Utilities
Determining the status of Hepatitis A antibody (Total IgG and IgM).
IgM antibody to hepatitis A is performed if anti-HAV is positive.
IgM antibody to hepatitis A is performed if anti-HAV is positive.
CPT Codes
86708
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative