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Test Code HAM Anti-Hepatitis A Antibody (Anti-HAV), IgM

Specimen Requirements

                                                                                                                                              

Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII) / Red Top
Volume: 5.0mL / 6.0mL blood
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours

Sample Stability

** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH ** 

 

Specimen type Serum
Ambient 3 days
Refrigerate 1 week
Frozen 1 year

 

Reference Interval

Non-Reactive

Days and Times Performed

Monday through Friday, TAT 1-3 days

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Service Code

0032142

Update

last updated 16/05/2024

Updated on Methodology.

Unacceptable Condition

Haemolysis:  Gross reject
Icterus: NA
Lipaemic: NA
Others:  NA

 

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

Useful For

A “reactive” result suggests a current or recent hepatitis A infection.

Alias

HAVAB IgM, Anti-HAV IgM, Hepatitis A Viral AB IgM