Test Code HAV M HEPATITIS A IgM
Aliasis
Anti-HAV IgM, HAV IgM, HAV IgM Qualitative
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green Top
-Lavender (LAV) top
Reference or Target Ranges
Nonreactive |
Value of < 0.80 are considered nonreactive for IgM antibodies to hepatitis |
Reactive |
Value of ≥ 1.20 are considered reactive for antibodies to hepatitis A virus |
Reportable Units
S/CO
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis Threshold: |
500 mg/dL |
Icterus Threshold: |
60 mg/dL |
Lipemia Threshold: |
3000 mg/dL |
Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
Ambient |
2 Days |
Refrigerated |
7 Days |
Frozen |
180 Days |
Performance Information
Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
Stat Availability |
Yes |
Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
86709