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Clinical System Name
Hepatitis A Antibody, Total
Synonyms
Hepatitis A vaccine screen
Hepatitis A Total (Includes results for IgM and IgG)
HEPA TOTAL
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole blood
Container(s): Gold SST, Gold Microtainer, Red,
Preferred Vol: 2 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: plasma
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 8 C
Storage location: CPA refrigerator, FrigD rack. 0.3 mL serum should be removed from separator for storage.
Off-site collection: Spin blood, transfer serum to plastic aliquot container. Refrigerate specimen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| serum | Room temp | 3 d |
| Refrigerated | 7 d | |
| Frozen | 4 w |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M, W, F | 1 - 5 d |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Chemistry
Location: Chem West
Phone Number: (206) 987-2617
CPT Codes
86708
Methodology
Method: Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) by Abbott Alinity i
Analytical Volume: 200 mcL serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
Reference values accompany patient report.