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Hepatitis A Serology
 CDC-10325

Synonym(s)
HAV, Hepatitis A virus
CDC Pre-Approval Needed
None
Supplemental Information Required
None
Supplemental Form
Performed on Specimens from
Human
Acceptable Sample/ Specimen Type for Testing
Serum, EDTA-treated plasma (purple-top)
Minimum Volume Required
0.5 mL or greater for pediatric samples;
1.5 mL or greater for adults
Collection, Storage, and Preservation of Specimen Prior to Shipping
After collection, specimens may be stored at room temperature (15-25°C) for up to 8 hours or refrigerated (2–8°C) for up to 48 hours. Specimens stored beyond these time points must be frozen at or below -20 °C. Frozen specimens should undergo no more than one freeze-thaw cycle.
Transport Medium
Not Applicable
Specimen Labeling
Test subject to CLIA regulations and requires two primary patient identifiers (e.g., patient first and last name, date of birth, unique patient identifier from time of collection, such as medical record number) on the specimen container and on the test requisition.
Shipping Instructions which Include Specimen Handling Requirements
CDC does not accept routine shipments on weekends or holidays. Please make sure packages arrive Monday - Friday.
 
Ship to:  
<Insert CDC Point of Contact>
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 90
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
<Insert CDC Point of Contact's Telephone Number>
 
All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
Methodology
Total antibody to Hepatitis A virus (total anti-HAV) and IgM antibody to Hepatitis A virus (IgM anti-HAV) by chemiluminiscence immunoassay
Turnaround Time
3 Weeks
Interferences & Limitations
Whole blood and hemolyzed specimens are not acceptable.
Additional Information
None
CDC Points of Contact
Amanda Poe
(404) 639-0723
anp0@cdc.gov
Jan Drobeniuc
(404) 639-3790
DVHLabTesting@cdc.gov




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