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HelpTest ID: HAIGG Hepatitis A IgG Antibody, Serum
Necessary Information
Date of collection is required.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Useful For
Detection of previous exposure or immunity to hepatitis A infection
Special Instructions
Method Name
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Reporting Name
Hepatitis A IgG Ab, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 8 days | |
| Ambient | 4 days |
Clinical Information
Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is endemic throughout the world, occurring most commonly in areas of poor hygiene and low socioeconomic conditions. The virus is transmitted primarily by the fecal-oral route and is spread by close person-to-person contact as well as by food- and water-borne epidemics. Outbreaks frequently occur in overcrowded situations and in high-density institutions and centers, such as prisons and health care or day care centers. Viral spread by parenteral routes (eg, exposure to blood) is possible but rare because infected individuals are viremic for a short period of time (usually <3 weeks). There is little or no evidence of transplacental transmission from mother to fetus or transmission to newborn during delivery.
In most cases of acute hepatitis A, IgM antibodies to HAV (anti-HAV IgM) are detectable by the time symptoms occur, usually 15 to 45 days after exposure. HAV-specific IgM antibody level in serum usually falls to an undetectable level by 6 months after acute infection. HAV-specific IgG antibody (anti-HAV IgG) level in serum rises quickly once the virus is cleared and may persist for many years.
Reference Values
Unvaccinated: negative
Vaccinated: positive
See Viral Hepatitis Serologic Profiles in Special Instructions.
Interpretation
This assay detects the presence of hepatitis A virus (HAV)-specific IgG antibody in serum.Â
A negative result indicates the absence of HAV-specific IgG antibody, implying no past exposure or immunity to HAV infection.
A positive result indicates the presence of HAV-specific IgG antibody from either vaccination or past exposure to hepatitis A virus.
Clinical Reference
1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Prevention of hepatitis A through active or passive immunization: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2006;55(RR7):1-23
2. Nainan OV, Xia G, Vaughan G, Margolis HS: Diagnosis of hepatitis A infection: a molecular approach. Clin Microbiol. Rev 2006;19:63-79
3. de Paula VS: Laboratory diagnosis of hepatitis A. Future Virology. 2012;7(5):461-472
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 2 daysTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86708
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HAIGG | Hepatitis A IgG Ab, S | 40724-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HAIGG | Hepatitis A IgG Ab, S | 40724-7 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-General Request (T239)
mml-hepatitis