Hepatitis A Antibody IgG, Serum
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Turnaround Time:
Routine: 2 days
Test Schedule:
7 days a week
Interpretation:
Nonreactive = Hepatitis A IgG antibodies not detected
Reactive = Hepatitis A IgG antibodies detected
Specimen Requirements:
2 ml blood collected in serum separator tube (SST). Send 0.5 mL serum aliquot.
Minimum volume = 250 uL
Stability:
Room Temperature (21 - 30°C) – 16 hours
Refrigerated (2-8 C) - 8 days
Specimen may be stored on or off the clot, or separator gel
Frozen -20°C or colder – 30 days
Remove specimen from clot or separator gel prior to storage
Pediatric Specimen Requirements:
2 ml blood collected in serum separator tube (SST). Send 0.5 mL serum aliquot.
Minimum volume = 250 uL
Stability:
Room Temperature (21 - 30°C) – 16 hours
Refrigerated (2-8 C) - 8 days
Specimen may be stored on or off the clot, or separator gel
Frozen -20°C or colder – 30 days
Remove specimen from clot or separator gel prior to storage
Reference Range:
Nonreactive
Comments:
Use this test to determine the immune status of individuals to Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection.
This test is not intended for use in screening blood, plasma or tissue donors.