Hepatitis A virus – Total Antibodies (HAV- Total)

Hepatitis A virus – Total Antibodies (HAV- Total)

A total HAV antibody test recognises both HAV IgM and HAV IgG antibody. If the IgM test is negative, a positive test for total HAV antibodies is evidence of past infection or vaccination. When is it requested? Testing for the presence of IgM antibodies to hepatitis A is done if you have the symptoms.

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A positive test for total anti-HAV indicates immunity to HAV infection but does not differentiate current from previous HAV infection. Although usually not sensitive enough to detect the low level of protective antibody after vaccination, anti-HAV tests also might be positive after hepatitis A vaccination.

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If your test is positive or reactive, it may mean: You have an active HAV infection. You have had an HAV infection in the past. You have gotten the hepatitis A vaccine.

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• Categories : Pathology
• Test Code : Serum (1 ml)