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Investigation Observed Value Unit Biological Reference Interval Hav-Igm Ab To Hepatitis A Virus
Investigation Observed Value Unit Biological Reference Interval Hav-Igm Ab To Hepatitis A Virus
This assay detects the presence of hepatitis A virus (HAV)- specific IgM antibody in serum. Non-Reactive results indicate either 1)
inadequate or delayed anti-HAV IgM response after known exposure to HAV, or 2) absence of acute or recent hepatitis A. Grayzone
results may be seen in early acute hepatitis A associated with rising anti-HAV IgM levels or recent hepatitis A infection associated
with declining anti-HAV IgM levels. Retesting for both anti-HAV IgM (HAVM / Hepatitis A IgM Antibody, Serum) and anti-HAV IgG
(HAIGG / Hepatitis A IgG Antibody, Serum ) in 2 to 4 weeks is recommended to determine the definitive HA V infection status.
Reactive results indicate acute or recent (<6 month s) hepatitis A infection.
Interpretation:
(Positive results confirm the presence of acute or recent (in the preceding 6 months) hepatitis E infection. Negative results indicate
absence of acute or recent hepatitis E infection. Equivocal results may be seen in: 1) acute hepatitis E infection with rising level of
anti- hepatitis E virus (HEV) IgM; 2) recent hepatitis E infection with declining level of anti-HEV IgM; 3) acute hepatitis E infection
with declining level of anti-HEV IgM; 3) acute hepatitis E infection due to HEV genotype 2 strains ; or 4) cross-reactivity with
nonspecific antibodies (i.e. false positive results). Repeat testing of serum for anti -HEV IgM and anti-HEV IgG in 4 to 6 weeks is
recommended to determine the definitive HEV infection status.
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