Hepatitis A Antibody, Total (Anti-HAV Total)

Source	Blood
Mnemonic	AHAVT
Specimen Requirements	1 x 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	RIA
Testing Frequency	Monday to Friday
Alternate Name(s)	One of Hepatitis Serological Markers Anti-HAV Total (Total antibody to Hepatitis A Antigen) Hepatitis A Immunity
Reference Interval	negative

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