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| Test Description |
Hepatitis A IgM Antibody (anti-HAV IgM), Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) & IgM Antibody to Core Antigen (anti-HBc IgM) |
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| Specimen Required |
6 – 8 mL plain blood. |
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| Storage/Transport |
Refrigerate samples if delay in transporting to laboratory is anticipated. Do not freeze. |
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| Method |
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay |
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| Reference Interval / Value |
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| Turnaround Time |
<1 – 3 days |
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| Day(s) Test Set up |
See serological tests for hepatitis A and B. |
Change History Notes
23 Sep 2013 05:30 PM
Correction of errors in result interpretation.
Last Updated - 13 Jun 2025
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