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Test Code LAB7981 Hepatitis A Antibody, IgG

Important Note

This is the appropriate test to order when Hepatitis A antibody, total is requested.

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 86708

Methodology

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Performing Laboratory and Testing Schedule

Peninsula Regional Medical Center - Special Chemistry

Testing is performed on Wednesday and Sunday.

Specimens collected on those days must arrive by 0700 to be tested that day.

Schedule is subject to change based on holidays, instrumentation issues, and reagent availability.

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred: 
Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube-Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Specimen Volume: 2 mL of serum

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
 
Alternate:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube or lavender-top (EDTA) tube-Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Specimen Volume: 2 mL of plasma
Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Reference Values

Nonreactive

Days Test Setup

Wednesday and Sunday