Hepatitis B core antigen –IgM Antibodies (HBC-IgM)
4.6 (5 reviews)HBc-IgM test detects IgM antibodies against Hepatitis B core antigen to diagnose acute or recent Hepatitis B infection.
₹599.00 ₹1200.00
Test Details
Also Known As
Anti-HBc IgM Test, HBc IgM Antibody Test, Hepatitis B Core IgM Test, Acute Hepatitis B Test, HBV IgM Core Antibody
Sample Type
Blood
Gender
Male, Female
Age Group
All Ages
Categories
Pathology
Test Code
Serum (1 ml)
The Hepatitis B Core Antigen – IgM Antibodies (HBc-IgM) test measures IgM class antibodies produced during the early phase of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
These antibodies appear shortly after infection and are most prominent during the acute stage and the window period, when HBsAg may be negative and Anti-HBs has not yet appeared. A positive HBc-IgM result strongly indicates recent or ongoing acute Hepatitis B infection and helps differentiate acute infection from chronic HBV infection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It indicates recent or acute Hepatitis B infection.
Usually no; chronic infection shows HBc Total (IgG), not IgM.
No, vaccination does not produce core antibodies.
No, fasting is not required.
It may be the only positive marker when other HBV markers are negative.
Typically 4–6 months, then it declines as IgG antibodies appear.
