Hepatitis A Test (HEP A IGM AB)

Hepatitis virus blood tests detect the presence of antibodies to viruses that cause the disease hepatitis (inflamation of the liver). The test is specific to the Hepatitis A virus.

Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is usually spread when something contaminated with infected stool is placed in the mouth. It has an incubation period of 2 to 6 weeks.

Special Preparation: None.

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