Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM

This test is used to measure the level of Hepatitis IgM antibodies in the blood. This test detects the IgM antibody for hepatitis A, the first antibody produced after exposure to hepatitis A.

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LabCorp

$128

$49

Quest Diagnostics

$118

$49

Test Details

A positive IgM result typically indicates there is acute or recent infection. Hepatitis A is a viral infection that is transmitted from one person to another through infected stool. Food or water that has been contaminated with the infection spreads the infection when ingested by a person. Poor hygiene and sanitation can contribute to the spread of the virus.

The virus that causes hepatitis A leads to inflammation in the liver of an infected person. The effects of this virus are typically short term in nature, but some people may experience long term health problems related to hepatitis A.

Reviewed By: Dr. Kurt Kloss, MD
Last Reviewed Date: Nov 07, 2018

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Sample Type

Blood

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People taking high-dose biotin supplements (also called vitamin B7) should wait at least 24 hours after last biotin dose before sample collection.

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