Hepatitis A IgM Antibodies, Blood

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

HAVM

Synonyms

HAV IgM

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Test Code

2587

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)

Reference Intervals

Refer to Serology department or contact the Microbiologist

Test Method

CMIA (Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay) method. Abbott Alinity-i

Non-Funded Test Cost

$27.15 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2587

Onset date of illness desirable.

Contact Information

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