Hepatitis

Hepatitis Testing and health information

Would you like to know if you have hepatitis?

Ulta Lab Tests' hepatitis blood tests can tell you if you have hepatitis, an infection of your liver.

Hepatitis is a virus that can cause inflammation of the liver. There are several types of hepatitis, but most people think about hepatitis A, B, and C when they hear the word "hepatitis." Each type has different symptoms and causes. For example, hepatitis A usually spreads through contaminated food or water. In contrast, hepatitis B is spread through contact with infected blood or body fluids such as semen and vaginal fluid during sex. Hepatitis C is often transmitted by sharing needles or other equipment used to inject drugs with someone who already has ... See more


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Whether you’ve traveled outside the country for mission work or signed a consent form to get a tattoo, chances are you’ve heard about hepatitis before. Most of us have the general idea that there are different varieties and that some are worse than others. But which ones are the bad ones, and how do we tell if we have any of them?

The truth is that most adults will get exposed to some strain of hepatitis at some point in their lives. Knowing which strains are dangerous and when you should have hepatitis testing performed could save your life. Read on to learn more about hepatitis and the tests you can have run to screen for it.

What Is Hepatitis?

Hepatitis is a disease that causes your liver to get inflamed. It is caused by viruses and comes in three primary forms: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. The three strains vary in how dangerous and long-lasting they are.

Your liver is the largest organ in your body and helps digest food and store ... See more