Days Set Up
Daily, 24 hours
Analytic Time

4 hours

MiChart Code
Hepatitis A Ab, IgG & IgM
Soft Order Code
HAAB

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Synonyms

Hep A Ab total, IgG & IgM
Hepatitis A Antibody, Total
HAAB
HEPATITIS A AB, TOTAL
Anti-HAV IgG & IgM

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)

Test Usage

This assay detects the presence of Hepatitis A specific antibodies (IgG + IgM). A non-reactive result indicates a lack of immunity to Hepatitis A infection. A reactive result indicates either vaccination, past infection, or current infection. To screen for current infection, the Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM assay should be ordered (order code HAMAB).

Reference Range

Non-Reactive

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

Collection Offsite

Collect specimen in red top or SST tube. Centrifuge specimen and aliquot serum into a plastic vial within 24 hours of collection. Store samples refrigerated if not analyzed within 12 hours. Refrigerate up to 7 days or freeze for longer storage.

Yellow Top Tube
Normal Volume
0.50 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL serum

Billing Information

CPT Code
86708
Pro Fee Code
 
LOINC
 

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As the reference laboratory division of Michigan Medicine's Department of Pathology, MLabs shares the institution's commitment to applying established quality principles to clinical laboratory testing. Like other large organizations in complex, consequential fields, we rely on an established approach to monitor quality throughout the testing process.

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