Hepatitis A IgG
Abbreviation
HAVG
Transport Temp
2-8 C (ice packs)
Stability
Store at 2-8 C up to 8 days, -20C if not tested within 7 days
Minimum Vol
0.5 mL
Alternative Specimens
No alternative specimen
Reference Ranges
Nonreactive-1.00 S/CO
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport Container
Draw tube or plastic pour off tube
Methodology
Immunoassay using CMIA technology
Clinical Significance
Presence implies past HAV infection (recent or distant) or vaccinationa against HAV. Detectable levels above the assay cutoff suggest immunity to HAV infection
Alternative Names
Anti-HAV IgG HAV IgG
Anything else included in test?
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Serum