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Hepatitis a igm antibodies

This is an important test that helps diagnose a recent or active HAV infection.

Finger-prick blood
1 tests included
2 days turnaround

£79.00

£59.00

About Hepatitis a igm antibodies

What is Hepatitis A?

Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver. It is typically caused by viral infection, though there are other ways of acquiring the condition such as alcohol abuse. There are several known viruses responsible for hepatitis but the most common by far are Hepatitis A, B and C.

The viruses are spread in different ways and are more common in different areas of the world. Hepatitis infections can be asymptomatic but common symptoms include jaundice, vomiting, diarrhoea, dark urine and pale stools. Chronic hepatitis infection can lead to significant liver damage and liver failure. Hepatitis A is caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV), it is usually transmitted by consuming food or drink contaminated with infected faeces.

The virus can also be transmitted through undercooked shellfish or during sexual activity with an infected individual if there is a chance that faecal matter can enter the mouth. It is generally not life-threatening, with treatment often simply to rest and recover. There is a vaccine against HAV and does not typically cause chronic infection.

Why take the test?

This test screens for IgM antibodies to hepatitis A virus (HAV). The presence of these antibodies means you have been exposed to HAV within the last 12 months, as IgM antibodies will not be present for longer than this. It is used to diagnose recent or active HAV infection.

 

What's tested

Hepatitis A

How it works

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Purchase your Kit

Just order a test online and get your kit delivered right to your door unless you are ordering a COVID-19 Fit to Fly test where you will be given appointment options to attend our clinics across the United Kingdom for a nose and throat swab PCR test at the checkout stage.

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Take your test and post

Follow our simple instructions to take your sample and post back the enclosed prepaid envelope to our accredited lab for processing. We also offer home or workplace visits by a qualified nurse. For COVID-19 Fit to Fly tests you must attend one of our partner clinics for our trained collection officers to take your sample. You will then have the results emailed to you.

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Get results directly to your dashboard

You will receive an email notification from our medical team when your results are available on your secure personalised health dashboard.

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