Home
HelpTest Code HAVM Hepatitis A Antibody-IgM
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB798
Epic Description: HEPATITIS A ANTIBODY – IGM
Synonym
HAVAB-M
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
OCHSNER NEW ORLEANS - JEFF HWY and Ochsner Monroe:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, serum separator with inert gel |
5.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Green, Lithium Heparin | 5.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Ochsner LSU Shreveport
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red with serum separator and inert gel |
5.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Gold gel or Lithium Heparin gel tubes can be transported on the gel.
Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
SERUM/PLASMA
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 2.0 mL
Performing Lab
Jeff Hwy Automated Chemistry Lab (Gold tubes)
Shreveport and Monroe Chemistry Labs (Red tubes with gel)
Assay Frequency
Jeff Hwy - Daily (24/7)
Shreveport/Monroe: Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
Jeff Hwy: 24 hours
North LA: 2 days
CSR Storage Requirements
Transport specimen to Chemistry lab.
CPT Code Information
86709