| Test Name: | Hepatitis A Virus Antibody (IgM) |
| Epic Order Code: | LAB798 | | |
| CPT Code: | 86709 | | |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Serum; 1.0 mL |
| Acceptable Container(s): |   Tops are gold and red. |
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed daily |
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA | | |
| | Routine: 24 hours |
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. |
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
| Reference Client: | If unable to deliver to lab immediately, centrifuge the specimen and separate the serum from the red cells. Store at 2-8° C for up to 5 days. If longer storage is required the specimen should be frozen at -20° C. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport. |
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Additional Information: | Characteristic of an acute infection. |