Hepatitis A Total Antibodies, Blood - Saskatoon
Discipline
Biochemistry
Overview
Alias
- Anti-HAV Total Antibodies
- Hepatitis A Total Ab
- HAABT Hepatitis A (Immune Status)
Specimen Information
Specimen types accepted
- Serum
Specimen collection container
- Preferred collection container: Gold (Gel)
- Alternative collection container: Red (No Gel)
Collection procedure
- Optimal: 4.5 mL (Full collection tube)
- Minimum: 2.0 mL
(Submitting the minimum volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory/reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum volume may require a second collection.)
Transport and stability
- 14 days at 2-8°C
- 3 months at -20°C
Rejection criteria
Testing Information
Clinical interpretation
- A Reactive result for Hepatitis A Total Ab indicates either:
- Resolved past infection
- Successful immunization
- Acute Hepatitis A infection
Performance
Methodology
- Electrochemiluminescence Immunosassay (ECLIA)
Days/times performed
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Maximum laboratory time
- In hospital reported within 2 hrs
- Community urgent and inter-hospital reported within 4 hrs
- Community routine reported within 24 hours
Specimen retention time
- 3 days
Last Updated: October 9, 2024