HEP A AB, W/REFL IGM (HEPATITIS A ANTIBODY, TOTAL, with REFLEX to IgM)
HEP A AB, W/REFL IGM (HEPATITIS A ANTIBODY, TOTAL, with REFLEX to IgM)
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- Stock: 999
- CPT Code: 86708
- QDTest Code: 36504
- Access Test Code: L188
- Model: HAB0139
HAV Total; HAV Antibody; HEP A AB, TOTAL.
Hepatitis A, also called hep A, is a contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. Some people have only a mild illness that lasts a few weeks. Others have more severe problems that can last months. You usually get the disease when you eat or drink something contaminated by poop from a person who has the virus.
The hepatitis A virus usually isn’t dangerous. Almost everyone who has it gets better. But because it can take a while to go away, you’ll need to take care of yourself in the meantime. You can also get hepatitis A if you:
- Eat fruits, vegetables, or other foods handled or prepared by a person who has the virus
- Eat raw shellfish harvested from water where the virus lives
- Swallow contaminated ice
- Have sex with someone who has it
- Touch your mouth after touching a contaminated object
Hepatitis A Diagnosis:
- IgM (immunoglobulin M) antibodies- Your body makes these when you’re first exposed to hepatitis A. They stay in your blood for about 3 to 6 months.
- IgG (immunoglobulin G) antibodies- These show up after the virus has been in your body for a while. You may have them all your life. They protect you against hepatitis A. If you test positive for them but not for IgM antibodies, it means you had a hepatitis A infection in the past or had vaccinations to protect against it.