Test Code HAVTS Hepatitis A Total, IgG & IgM, Serum

Methodology

Chemiluminescent immunoassay

Preparation of Patient:

None

Specimen Type:

Serum

Container Type:

Gold Top SST Gel & Clot Activator Tube

LIS Container Code = GL

Specimen Volume:

1.0 mL of Serum minimum 250uL of Serum

Specimen Handling/Transport:

Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection

For shipping, specimens should be maintained at 2-8°C.

Specimen Stability/Storage:

4 days ambient

5 days 2-8°C

Reference Ranges: Negative

Critical decision level: None

Result Interpretation:

Index Value	Results	Interpretation
≥1.10 Index	Negative	A negative result generally indicates that the patient has not been infected and is susceptible to HAV
≥ 0.90 Index and < 1.10 Index	Equivocal	Repeat in duplicate. Samples which are positive (<0.90) on both repeat tests should be considered positive. Samples which are negative (≥1.10) on both repeat tests should be considered negative. Samples which are Equivocal on 2 of the 3 replicates should be reported as Equivocal, (EQ) and second sample should be collected and tested no less than two to four weeks later.
< 0.90 Index	Positive	Positive. Indicates exposure or immunity to HAV

86708

Non-Emergent

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