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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) | ||
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| Test Includes: | Serology (IgM and IgG) NAT/PCR – by consult with the Public Health Lab (ProvLab) Microbiologist On-Call | ||
| Ordering Alert: | 3rd party testing is available for approved APL 3rd party clients only (Hepatitis A Virus Immunity Serology - IgG - 3rd Party LAB106014 and Hepatitis A Virus Acute Serology - IgM - 3rd Party LAB10798). | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | Hepatitis A Virus Immunity Serology - IgG - LAB601402 Hepatitis A Virus Acute Serology – IgM – LAB79802 Hepatitis A Virus Immunity Serology - IgG - 3rd Party - LAB106014 Hepatitis A Virus Acute Serology - IgM - 3rd Party - LAB10798 | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Adult: 5 mL GOLD SST Pediatric: 2 mL RED | ||
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| Method: | IgM may be negative if the patient is tested in the first 3-5 days after onset. Consider retesting 7-10 days later if Hepatitis A is suspected. | ||
| Routine Turn Around Time: | Serology: 2 days | ||
| Testing Area: | Virology | ||
| Referral Lab: | NAT/PCR available by consultation only, referred to the National Microbiology Laboratory | ||
| Performing Site: | Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Calgary and Edmonton) | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Note: HAV IgM antibody may be detectable after the patient has been recently immunized. For assessment of immunity to Hepatitis, request HAV IgG. Testing after two doses of vaccine is not required unless the patient is immunocompromised or there are reasons to ensure immunity. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Mar 19 2025 12:00AM | ||
