Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM
Test Mnemonic
AHAVM
CPT Codes
- 86709 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
22314-9
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 3 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Not intended for use in screening blood, plasma, or tissue donors.Performance has not been established for the use of cadaveric specimens or the use of body fluids other than human serum. A reactive IgM anti-HAV result does not necessarily rule out other hepatitis infections.The results should be used and interpreted only in the context of the overall clinical picture. A negative test result does not exclude the possibility of exposure to hepatitis A virus. Specimens from individuals with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma may cross-react with this assay.
Clinical Info
To assess acute or recent HAV infection. Methodology not approved for donor testing.
Clinical Limitation
Criteria for rejection: Heat inactivated, pooled, grossly hemolyzed, obvious microbial contamination.