Hepatitis A Test
Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM
Technology
Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)
Results Turnaround
1-3 business days.
Clinical Use
To detect or rule out possibility of an acute hepatitis A infection.
Hepatitis A Transmission
Hepatitis A is usually transmitted through a fecal-oral route. Hepatitis A is more common in people who practice oral-anal sex, people who live with an infected person, and people who live in unhealthy living conditions.
Infection also occurs:
via contaminated food or drinking water.
in developing regions with poor hygiene standards.
travelers to countries with a high incidence of the disease.
Window Period
Hepatitis A IgM antibody is detectable one week after exposure, and can remain so up to 6 months after.
How it Works
Call 1-866-927-5264
to discuss testing arrangements and find the nearest location. We can make sure you are not testing too early or taking tests that you may not need.
Get tested. Have specimen collected confidentially as soon as the same day you call.
Talk to a real person and get test results as early as the next morning. We can answer your questions and provide an official lab report.
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