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Hepatitis A Virus Antibody (IgM)
| Test Name: | Hepatitis A Virus Antibody (IgM) | ||
| Epic Order Code: | LAB798 | ||
| CPT Code: | 86709 | ||
| Specimen(s) Type: | Serum; 1.0 mL | ||
| Acceptable Container(s): |   Tops are gold and red. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed daily | ||
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA | ||
| Routine: 24 hours | |||
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. | ||
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. | ||
| Reference Client: | If unable to deliver to lab immediately, centrifuge the specimen and separate the serum from the red cells. Store at 2-8° C for up to 5 days. If longer storage is required the specimen should be frozen at -20° C. | ||
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport. | ||
| Reference Range: | Negative | ||
| Additional Information: | Characteristic of an acute infection. | ||