Anti Hepatitis A Virus test can check if you are infected with Hepatitis A virus (HAV). Hepatitis A test detects IgM and IgC antibodies. Hepatitis A test price is very reasonable.
When to get tested
If under six year old child is having symptoms like
- Diarrhea
- Dark urine
- Fatigue
- Low-grade fever
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Jaundice
- Joint pain
Doctors may suggest testing in patients who have exposure to HAV or have a risk of getting this disease. Factors including
- Travel in Asia, South America, Central America, Africa and the Middle East.
- Taking illegal drugs
- Living in a nursing home
- Eating raw foods
Hepatitis A test price is very low.
Sample requirements
Blood samples will be taken from a vein in the arm or the back of the hand.
Test preparation
No special requirements are needed. However, if you are taking any medications talk with your doctor before the blood test. Anti Hepatitis A (HAV) - IgM test book online is available.
Result interpretation
- A positive test result indicates you have Hepatitis A infection and a negative test results indicates you do not have any active infections but developed immunity to HAV
- If your test result shows ‘not performed’ then it indicates that you do not have any current or previous HAV infection but may have immunity
Find Anti Hepatitis A (HAV) - IgM test near you to get your test done.