| Source |
Blood |
| Mnemonic |
AHAVT
If test is ordered on a Provincial Lab requisition, order PLBL with prompt HAV Total. |
| Specimen Requirements |
1 x 3.5 mL gold top SST tube
0.5 mL serum for each determination |
| Specimen Handling |
If patient is known to be HBsAg positive all specimens collected on the patient MUST be transported under TDG regulations. |
| Additional Information |
If physician requests Hepatitis Immune Status and does not indicate Hep A or B, please order both AHAVT and AHBS. |
| Testing Location |
Immunochemistry |
|
| Testing Frequency |
Weekdays |
| Alternate Name(s) |
One of Hepatitis Serological Markers
Anti-HAV Total (Total antibody to Hepatitis A Antigen)
Hepatitis A Immunity |
| Reference Interval |
Negative |
