Hep A Ab, Total
Alternate Names
006726 LC, Hepatitis A Antibody Total, HAV
SoftLab Order Code
HEPA
Epic Order Name
HEP A AB, TOTAL, REF LAB LC 006726
Epic Order ID
LAB3167
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
RST (Orange Top - Rapid Serum Tube)
Red/Black Speckled Serum Tube
Lavender Top (EDTA)
Plain Red Top
Collecting Volume
2.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Storage or Stability
Ambient
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis
Patient Preparation
Patients should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample
Instructions
If tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, or if sample will be shipped frozen, transfer separated serum to a screw-cap polypropylene transport tube. Do not freeze gel-barrier tube (pour off serum first).