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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Hepatitis A serology

Synonyms

Hepatitis A IgG
Hepatitis A IgM

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

5ml Gold tube blood or 500 µl serum

Test Information

Department

Virology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

24-48 hours

Method

Cobas Pro

Diagnostic Use Or Instructions

These are the simplest to diagnose

  • The IgM is almost always positive at the time the transaminases are raised.
  • The IgG is used to determine immunity, or show seroconversion if IgM results are inconclusive. 

Interpretation

Negative or Reactive with appropriate comment

Additional Information

 

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