Hepatitis A (Blood)

Department

Immunology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HEPA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0932

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

21 days

Synonyms

HEp A

Turnaround Time

1 day

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.4

Contact Information