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Necessary Information
Date of collection is required.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Useful For
Detection of previous exposure or immunity to hepatitis A infection
Special Instructions
Method Name
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Reporting Name
Hepatitis A IgG Ab, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 8 days | |
| Ambient | 4 days |
Reference Values
Unvaccinated: Negative
Vaccinated: Positive
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 2 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86708
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HAIGG | Hepatitis A IgG Ab, S | 40724-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HAIGG | Hepatitis A IgG Ab, S | 40724-7 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-General Request (T239)