Collection Information

Collection Instruction

Collect Tiger-Top Tube. Label with patient's name and DOB

Preferred Specimen

Container:

Tiger-Top/Gel-Barrier Tube

Volume:

1mL

Specimen Stability

2 Days (Refrigerated 2-8°C)

Process Information

CPT Code(s)

86709

Turnaround Time

72 Hours

Reference Range

<0.80 = Non-Reactive
0.80 - 1.19  = Indeterminate, recommend redraw and retesting in 2 weeks
>1.20  = Reactive, acute with or recent infection from Hepatitis A

Reject Criteria

Improper labeling; patient information mismatch