144000- Acute Hepatitis Panel

  006734 Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM (Hep A Ab, IgM) Description: This test detects the presence of IgM antibodies to the hepatitis A virus (HAV) in the blood. IgM antibodies are usually the first type of antibody produced by the immune system when a virus attacks. A positive result indicates a recent HAV infection. Interpretation: Positive: Recent infection with hepatitis A virus. Negative: No recent HAV infection. Use: Used to diagnose acute hepatitis A infection. It helps differentiate between acute and past infections and is crucial in the management of outbreaks and individual cases of hepatitis A. Hepatitis C Virus Antibody (Hep C Virus Ab) Description: This test looks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the blood, indicating HCV exposure. It does not distinguish between current or past infection. Interpretation: Positive: HCV exposure; further testing with HCV RNA is needed to determine if the infection is current. Negative: No evidence of HCV exposure. Use: Scree