Hepatitis A and B Profile, Comprehensive 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 a comprehensive profile for detecting markers for HAV or HBV infection; can be used for all stages of infection.

Abnormal results may require further evaluation by your physician.

Private MD Lab Services offers the following test to aid in the diagnosis and prognosis of hepatitis A and B:

The Hepatitis A and B Profile, Comprehensive contains the following tests:

Anti-HAV, total	Anti-HAV, IgM
HBsAg	HBeAg
Anti-HBc, total	Anti-HBc, IgM
Anti-HBe	Anti-HBs