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HelpTest Code HAIGM Hepatitis A Virus IgM Antibody, Serum
Reporting Name
Hepatitis A IgM Ab, SUseful For
Diagnosis of acute or recent hepatitis A infection
Method Name
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Serum SSTNecessary Information
Date of collection is required.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: For 24 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements (eg, hair, skin, and nail supplements) containing biotin (vitamin B7).
Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel (red-top tubes are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 90 days |
| Refrigerated | 6 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86709
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HAIGM | Hepatitis A IgM Ab, S | 13950-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HAIGM | Hepatitis A IgM Ab, S | 13950-1 |
Secondary ID
48064Special Instructions
Report Available
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