Test Code LAB798 Hepatitis A IgM (Anti-HAV, IgM), Serum

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Red/Grey separator or Gold separator tube

Specimen Volume: Full tube (Pediatric collection volume: 3.0 mL - minimum 2.0 mL)

Collection Information: Specimen with obvious microbial contamination is not acceptable.

Nonreactive (reported as reactive, nonreactive or equivocal). If result is equivocal, a new specimen should be submitted in 2 weeks for testing.

Interpretation depends on clinical setting.
Literature Reference:

Package insert: Roche Diagnostics, Elecsys Anti-HAV IgM 2022-11, V5.0

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Literature Reference:
Package insert: Roche Diagnostics, Elecsys Anti-HAV IgM 2022-11, V5.0

For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Alternate Tube Single test only(Not for Acute Hepatitis Panel):

1 pink-top (K2EDTA) tube

1 mint green-top (Lithium heparin) tube

1 green-top (Sodium heparin) tube

Separator gel tube is acceptable

Analyte Stability:

See Analyte Stability Chart under General Information for a complete list.

Additional Laboratory Information

Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days.

86709

Ambient

Performed upon receipt

Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: 2-4 hours after receipt in laboratory

Name	LOINC Code
Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM, Serum	22314-9