Test Results For:
Hepatitis A IgM
Test Overview
- Test Name
-
Hepatitis A IgM
- Test Code
- HAVIGM
Short Description
Hepatitis A IgM
Test Name
Hepatitis A IgM
Test Code
HAVIGM
Category
Immunoassay
TAT
Main Lab:
12,
Hour(s)
Family Site:
<12hrs
Specimen(s)
1 x Venous blood - 5 mL Tube - Gold - SST-Serum Separator Tube
Specimen Type
SST-Serum Separator Tube
Specimen Format
Tube
Specimen Colour
Gold
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Sampling Order
2
Origin
Venous blood
Collection Time after baseline
-
Transport Temperature
2-8°C
Accepted Other Specimens
Sodium Heparin Plasma
TAT
Main Lab:
12,
Hour(s)
Family Site:
<12hrs
Test Stability
Room Temp:
8 Hour(s)
2–8°C:
7 Day(s)
Methodology
-
Specimen Type
SST-Serum Separator Tube
Other Type of Specimen Accepted
Sodium Heparin Plasma
Delay before pre-treatment
8
Transport temperature
2-8°C
Test stability at room temperature
8 Hour(s)
Test stability at 2–8°C
7 Day(s)
Haemolysis interference
No
Clinical Interest
Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is typically transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water.
Testing for IgM antibodies specific to HAV is crucial in several clinical scenarios:
Diagnosis of Acute Hepatitis A Infection:
- The presence of IgM antibodies against HAV (IgM anti-HAV) indicates a recent infection. IgM anti-HAV typically becomes detectable 5-10 days before the onset of symptoms and remains present for about 3-6 months after infection.
Symptom Evaluation:
- Patients presenting with symptoms such as jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and dark urine can be tested for IgM anti-HAV to confirm or rule out Hepatitis A as the cause of these symptoms.
Clinical Information Required
Infection_signs
Patient Collection Note
-
LOINC Code
81-3, 5181-3
Outwork
No