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HelpTest Code LAB798 Hepatitis A IgM Antibody
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Ordering Recommendations
Diagnosis of acute or recent hepatitis A infection
Collect
Serum
Collection Device
Gold Top Tube
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
| Room Temp | 2 Days |
| Refrigerated | 7 Days |
| Frozen | Indefinite (Max 5 Freeze/Thaw Cycles) |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp, Refrigerated, Frozen
Minimum Requirements
3 mL
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Performed
Testing performed Monday through Friday.
Reflex Testing
Positive results will reflex to confirmatory testing by the New York State Department of Health
Start Date
12/30/20
Last Review Date
2/14/26 ES