Test ID HAIGM Hepatitis A IgM Antibody, Serum
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
Diagnosis of acute or recent hepatitis A infection
Special Instructions
Method Name
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Reporting Name
Hepatitis A IgM Ab, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
Ambient | 72 hours |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 2 daysPerforming Laboratory

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
86709
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
HAIGM | Hepatitis A IgM Ab, S | 13950-1 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
HAIGM | Hepatitis A IgM Ab, S | 13950-1 |
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