Hepatitis A Virus PCR - Serum | Minnesota Department of Health

Aliases

HAV

Test Name

Hepatitis A Virus PCR - Serum

Test Code

HAVPCR

Methodology

Real-time PCR

Overview/Supplementary

This test detects hepatitis A in clinical specimens. The assay is used to assist with epidemiology investigations for hepatitis A.

Epidemiologists from the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Prevention and Control (IDEPC) Division will request specimens from submitters as needed for their investigations.

Turn Around Time

Not Applicable

Specimen Requirements

Specimen: Serum

Collect in a serum separator tubes (SST). Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer sample to a sterile tube for transport.

Preferred volume: 1 mL
Minimum volume: 200 µl

Special Considerations

For surveillance use only. Results not reported back to submitter.

Contact Infectious Disease Epidemiology Prevention and Control (IDEPC) at 651-201-5414 or 877-676-5414 before requesting this test.

This organism is reportable and submission of clinical materials is required by the MN Reportable Disease Rule 4605.7000 - 4605.7900 (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/reportable/rule/index.html).

Transport/Stability

Store and ship frozen (≤0°C) or at refrigeration (2°C to 8°C) temperature.

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