Hepatitis A virus IgM
Description:
During the acute phase of HAV infection, HAV-specific IgM appears in the patient’s serum and is usually detectable at the onset of symptoms. In most cases HAV-IgM usually peaks within the first month of illness, but may persist for a further 3 – 6 months until becoming undetectable.
Units:
Positive/Negative
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Location:
Sample type and Volume required:
6-8 ml serum or EDTA plasma
Turnaround time:
2 days
Time limit for extra tests:
No limit
Contacts:
South London Specialist Virology Centre
Results: 02032996155 Medical Advice: 02032996298
King's College Hospital
Cheyne Wing, 2nd Floor (opposite Liver ITU)
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
DX address: South London (PHL) Kings DX 6570200 Peckham 90SE
Cheyne Wing, 2nd Floor (opposite Liver ITU)
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
DX address: South London (PHL) Kings DX 6570200 Peckham 90SE
Laboratory:
Last updated: 07/08/2015
