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Test Id : HAIGG

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Hepatitis A IgG Antibody, Serum

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Useful For
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Detection of previous exposure or immunity to hepatitis A infection

Special Instructions
Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

NY State Available
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Yes

Reporting Name
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Hepatitis A IgG Ab, S

Aliases
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Anti-HAV

Anti-HAV IgG

Anti-Hepatitis A

Anti-Hepatitis A IgG

HAVAB-G

Hepatitis A antibody

Hepatitis A IgG Antibody

Hepatitis A IgG

HAIGG

Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing

Serum

Necessary Information

Date of collection is required.

Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing

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.

Special Instructions
Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-General Request (T239)

-Gastroenterology and Hepatology Client Test Request (T728)

-Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916)

Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory

0.4 mL

Reject Due To
Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject

Specimen Stability Information
Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 8 days
Ambient 4 days

Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Detection of previous exposure or immunity to hepatitis A infection

Clinical Information
Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test

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 spread by close person-to-person contact as well as by food and waterborne epidemics. Outbreaks frequently occur in overcrowded situations and high-density institutions and centers, such as prisons and healthcare or daycare 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 viral 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
Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.

Unvaccinated: Negative

Vaccinated: Positive

See Viral Hepatitis Serologic Profiles.

Interpretation
Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results

This assay detects the presence of hepatitis A virus (HAV)-specific IgG antibody in serum. 

 

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.

Cautions
Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances

Passively acquired IgG antibody from recent immune globulin administration or transfusion may result in transiently positive test results.

 

The presence of heterophilic antibodies or human antimouse antibodies (in patients who have received preparations of mouse monoclonal antibodies for diagnosis or therapy) in serum may interfere with the assay and cause erroneous results (false-positive or false-negative).

 

Specimens from individuals with anti-Escherichia coli, anti-cytomegalovirus (CMV), or hemodialysis patients may cross-react with this assay.

 

Performance characteristics have not been established for the following specimen characteristics:

-Grossly icteric (total bilirubin level of >20 mg/dL)

-Grossly hemolyzed (hemoglobin level of >500 mg/dL)

-Grossly lipemic (triolein level >3,000 mg/dL)

-Containing particulate matter

-Cadaveric specimens

Clinical Reference
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1. Nelson NP, Weng MK, Hofmeister MG, et al: Prevention of hepatitis A virus infection in the United States: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, 2020. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2020 Jul 3;69(5):1-38. Erratum in MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2021 Feb 26;70(8):294

2. de Paula VS: Laboratory diagnosis of hepatitis A. Future Virology. 2012;7(5):461-472

3. Webb GW, Kelly S, Dalton HR: Hepatitis A and hepatitis E: clinical and epidemiological features, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Clin Microbiol Newsl. 2020 Nov 1;42(21):171-179

Special Instructions
Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Description
Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference

The ARCHITECT HAVAB-G assay is an automated immunoassay designed for the qualitative detection of hepatitis A virus (HAV)-specific IgG antibody in human serum using chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay method. Patient's sample, assay diluent, and HAV-coated paramagnetic microparticles are combined first in a reaction well. Anti-HAV IgG present in the patient sample binds to the HAV-coated microparticles. After washing, the acridinium-labeled antihuman IgG conjugate is added to bind to anti-HAV IgG. Following another wash cycle, pre-trigger and trigger solutions are added to the reaction mixture. The resulting chemiluminescent reaction is measured as relative light units. The presence or absence of anti-HAV IgG in the patient sample is determined by comparing the chemiluminescent signal in the reaction to the cutoff signal determined from an ARCHITECT HAVAB-G calibration. Specimens with signal to cutoff (S/Co) values at or above 1.00 are considered positive for anti-HAV IgG. Specimens with S/Co values below 1.00 are considered negative.(Package insert: HAVAB-G. Abbott Laboratories; 04/2020)

PDF Report
Indicates whether the report includes an additional document with charts, images or other enriched information

No

Day(s) Performed
Outlines the days the test is performed. This field reflects the day that the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means that assays are performed multiple times during the day.

Monday through Saturday

Report Available
The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.

1 to 2 days

Specimen Retention Time
Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded

14 days

Performing Laboratory Location
Indicates the location of the laboratory that performs the test

Rochester

Fees
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Test Classification
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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
Provides guidance in determining the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code(s) information for each test or profile. The listed CPT codes reflect Mayo Clinic Laboratories interpretation of CPT coding requirements. It is the responsibility of each laboratory to determine correct CPT codes to use for billing.

CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.

86708

LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.

Test Id Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
HAIGG Hepatitis A IgG Ab, S 40724-7
Result Id Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
HAIGG Hepatitis A IgG Ab, S 40724-7

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Setup Files
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Sample Reports
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SI Sample Reports
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