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Test Code LAB5124 Hepatitis A IgM Antibody, Serum

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic
HEP A IGM AB LAB5124 HEPAM

 

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Red top or serum gel

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of draw.

Additional Information: Grossly hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate 5 days/Frozen 180 days OK/Ambient 8 hours OK

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Chemistry:

Fargo Hospital Lab

SMDC Clinical Lab (Duluth)

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86709

Reference Values

Nonreactive