Hepatitis A Total AB

Test Code: TD_2724
CPT Code(s): 86708

$25

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Hep A AB Non-Reflex to IgM
Hepatitis A AB Non-Reflex
Hepatitis A Immunity
Hepatitis A Non-Reflex

Test Includes

Hepatitis A Total AB

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Rejection Criteria

Gross Hemolysis

Reference Range(s)

Non-Reactive

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL Serum

Sample Stability

6 days room temperature
14 days 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

2 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.