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HelpTest Code LAB797 HEPATITIS A ANTIBODY, TOTAL
Additional Codes
Internal: 10578
External: HEPATOT
Beaker: LAB797
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Serum Separator (Gold Top) or Plain Serum Tube (Red Top)
Specimen Type: Serum
Preferred Volume: 1 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Processing: Separate serum from cells as soon as possible by centrifugation. Store and transport refrigerated.
Limitations: Samples should not be taken from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e. >5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Room Temp | 6 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen (-20 øC) | 3 months |
Method
ECLIA
Synonyms
HAV TOTAL ANTIBODY, HAV ANTIBODY,TOTAL, HEPATITIS A TOTAL AB, ANTI-HAV TOTAL AB
CPT Codes
86708
Department
Chemistry
Test Schedule
Daily
Test Includes
Hepatitis A Virus Antibody, Total. If positive Hep A IgM will be added.
Additional Tests
Additional testing may be reflexed depending on the results of this test. An additional fee may be added.
Reference Lab
SCMC