Hepatitis A Total AB Reflex to IgM

Test Code: TD_2725

CPT Code(s): 86708 If Reactive Or Equivocal Add 86709

$25

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

N/A

Test Includes

Hepatitis A Total AB
Will reflex to Hepatitis A IgM if reactive

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Rejection Criteria

Heat-inactivated samples
Samples stabilized with azide

Reference Range(s)

Non-reactive

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube

Minimum Volume

2 mL serum

Sample Stability

6 days room temperature
2 weeks refrigerated
3 months frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.
Note: Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.

Alternative Specimen

1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.
Note: Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.