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Hepatitis A Virus PCR


Test Name
Hepatitis A Virus PCR
Test Code
SAMM
Specimen Type

ACD (fill tube - 6mL)

EDTA

CLOTTED (NEUTRALTUBE)

Minimum Volume
EDTA and Neutral - 2ml
ACD - 6mL 
Preferred Volume
5ml
Comments

Hepatitis A Viraemia occurs 1-2 weeks after exposure and persists for at least the duration of elevated ALT and abnormal LFT.  HAV infections should generally be diagnosed with IgG and IgM serology.

Assay Performed
VIDRL Molecular Microbiology
VIDRL
Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity-Level , 792 Elizabeth Street
Melbourne 3000
VIC
9342 9615

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