Test Code HAVG Hepatitis A Antibody-IgG
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB8908
Epic Description: HEPATITIS A ANTIBODY, IGG
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
---|---|---|---|
Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
5.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Alternate | Red, no anticoagulant, no gel | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Transport Gold top refrigerated on freeze packs. If red top tube is collected, centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
SERUM
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 2.0 mL
Performing Lab
Automated Chemistry - Ochsner Jeff Hwy
Assay Frequency
Daily (24/7)
CSR Storage Requirements
Transport specimen to Chemistry Lab.
CPT Code Information
86790