Eurofins Biomnis code

HAVAC

Synonyms

• HAV - total antibodies
• Total antibodies - HAV

Specialty

Infectious

Clinical significance

An epidemic viral infection transmitted by the fecal-oral route. Common in areas of poor hygiene. Caused by a picornavirus which is difficult to culture so diagnosis depends on serological analysis, notably the demonstration of specific IgM antibodies during the acute phase. These IgM antibodies disappear within few months and are replaced by IgG antibodies which are evidence of acquired immunity both following natural infection and vaccination.

Preanalytics

• 1 mL :
• serum
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Storage temperature (2-8°C) < 7 days during transport of specimen.

Methodology

EIA

Turnaround time

2 days