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hepatitis A virus IgM in serum

Indications: - unexplained acute hepatitis or acute liver failure - rule out hepatitis A Clinical significance: - earliest serological evidence of hepatitis A - develops 2-3 weeks after initial infection - develops prior to elevations in serum ALT & serum AST - IgM may persist for 4-6 months

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hepatitis A virus Ab in Serum

References

  1. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis & Management by Laboratory Methods, 21st edition, McPherson RA & Pincus MR (es), W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, PA. 2007, pg 271
  2. Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 20093
  3. Panel of 6 tests Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 20457
  4. Panel of 3 tests Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 20597

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acute hepatitis panel hepatitis A virus IgM & total in serum