Hepatitis A and B Immune Status Profile Test

Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver. The liver becomes inflamed, tender, and swollen. Hepatitis A is caused by the hepatitis A virus. The virus can be spread by contact with infected bowel movements. An infected person may pass hepatitis A to others by not washing his or her hands, especially after using the bathroom.

Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver, which becomes inflamed, tender and swollen. Areas of liver tissue may be destroyed by the inflammation. Hepatitis B is a serious, sometimes severe and even fatal type of hepatitis. In addition to being a sexually transmitted disease (STD), Hepatitis B is a bloodborne pathogen and exposure to the blood of an infected person may result in infection.

This test is used to establish immunity to hepatitis A and B.

Abnormal results may require further evaluation by your physician.

Private MD Lab Services offers the following profile in the diagnosis or prognosis of hepatitis A and B:

The Hepatitis A and B Immune Status Profile Test contains the following tests:

Anti-HAV, total	Anti-HAV, IgM (if anti-HAV, total is positive)
Anti-HBc	Anti-HBs