Important Note

Please note the following interpretations for this test:

Negative Interpretation: No detectable antibodies to HAV were found.  A negative result generally indicates that the patient has not been infectedand is susceptible to HAV.

Equivocal Interpetation: Equivocal samples should be retested in duplicate by the LIAISON HAV assay to confirm the initial result. Samples which are positive on both repeat tests should be considered positive. Samples which are negative on both repeat tests should be considered negative. A second sample should be collected and tested no less than 2-4 weeks later when at least one of the repeat results is equivocal or if the duplicates of the repeat results are positive and negative.

Positive Interpretation: Indicates the presence of detectable antibodies to HAV. A positive result generally indicates exposure to the pathogen or presumed immunity to HAV infection.