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Department

Microbiology

Preferred Sample Type

Hepatitis A IgG

Suitable Specimen Types

  • Serum
5ml

Turnaround Time

5 days

Hepatitis A IgG

General Information

The Abbott Alinity HAVAb-IgG assay determines the presence of IgG
anti-HAV in human serum and plasma. The presence of IgG anti-HAV,
with a nonreactive IgM anti-HAV test result, implies past infection with
hepatitis A virus (HAV) or vaccination against HAV.

Patient Preparation

For taking blood samples we recommend that users follow either their local protocols or “The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures”.

Red top blood (serum) samples

  • Sufficient blood for the test should be drawn into red topped (no additive) vacuum tubes.

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes
  • EQA Status: NEQAS