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Epic EAP: LAB8908
Epic Description: HEPATITIS A ANTIBODY, IGG
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
OHS
| 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 |
OLG
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred | EDTA purple top | 4.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate |
Gold, serum separator with inert gel. Green, Lithium Heparin Red with serum separator and inert gel |
4.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
OHS
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.
OLG
Centrifuge specimen. Gold gel or Lithium Heparin gel tubes can be transported on the gel
Aliguot serum/plasma 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
ULGH
Assay Frequency
OHS - Daily (24/7)
ULGH - 7 days a week; routine TAT: 48 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
OHS
Transport specimen to Chemistry Lab.
ULGH
Room temperature - 16 hours
2-8°C - 8 days
≤-20°C - 30 days with serum or plasma removed from the clot or red blood cells.
CPT Code Information
OHS: 86790
OLG: 86708