Hepatitis A Antibody, IgG
| Sunquest Code: | HAABG | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6402 | Epic Name: | Hepatitis A Aby IGG |
| Synonyms: | HEPA; Hep A; HAABG | ||
| Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported within 3 business days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.8 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Red (no gel)) |
| Collection Instructions: | Serum only is acceptable. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis, turbidity, plasma. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours centrifuge and aliquot 0.6 mL, 0.3 mL minimum. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells: 4 days at room temperature; 8 days refrigerated. Freeze aliquot sample if stored more than 8 days. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Specialty Core (UMMC-East Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Non-reactive. |
| Use: | Order only when assessing immunity for hepatitis A virus (HAV) from either vaccination or previous infection. A reactive test is indicative of previous hepatitis A infection or vaccination. |
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