Hepatitis A Titer Test Panel

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The following is a list of what is included in the item above. Click the test(s) below to view what biomarkers are measured along with an explanation of what the biomarker is measuring.

Also known as: HAV Antibody, HAV Total, Hepatitis A Antibody Total

Hepatitis A Ab, Total

Hepatitis A IgM

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The Hepatitis A Titer Test Panel panel contains 2 tests with 2 biomarkers.

Hepatitis A Titer Test Panel

  • Hepatitis A Antibody, Total
  • Hepatitis A IgM Antibody

The Hepatitis A Titer Test is ordered when a person needs proof of immunity to Hepatitis A or just want to check their immune status.

The Hepatitis A Titer Test includes immunity testing for Hepatitis A.  Hepatitis is a viral disease which affects the liver.  Vaccinations for Hepatitis A can provide protective antibodies which immunize a person from catching the virus.  Additionally, a person who has been affected by Hepatitis A and recovers can develop natural immunity.  Titer testing looks for the antibodies which typically indicate that a person is immune to a particular virus or infection.

Hepatitis A immunity

Immunity

  • Hepatitis A Antibody, Total = Positive
  • Hepatitis A IgM Antibody = Negative

No active infection but previous HAV exposure; has developed immunity to HAV or recently vaccinated for HAV

No Immunity

  • Hepatitis A Antibody, Total= Negative
  • Hepatitis A IgM Antibody = Negative

No current or previous HAV infection; vaccine may be advised if at risk

HEPATITIS A INFECTION

  • Hepatitis A IgM Antibody = Positive   A positive result indicates an acute or recent infection

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