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Hepatitis A Antibody, Total
Ordered Test Code:
HAV
| Lab Test Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Hepatitis A Antibody, Total |
| Alpha’s Order Test Code | HAV |
| Specimen Collection Tube | SST/1mL |
| Collection Tube Handling | Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5mL |
| Transport Temperture | Refrigerated |
| Stability | Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 30 days |
| Collection Instructions | 1mL serum. Dietary supplements containing biotin may interfere in assays and may skew analyte results to be either falsely high or falsely low. For patients receiving the recommended daily doses of biotin, draw samples at least 8 hours following the last biotin supplementation. For patients on mega-doses of biotin supplements, draw samples at least 72 hours following the last biotin supplementation. |
Clinical Significance
HAV antibody indicates prior or acute infection with, or immunization to, Hepatitis A virus
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