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hepatitis A virus Ab in Serum

Indications: - hepatitis A Laboratory: 1) hepatitis A virus IgM in serum (IgM anti-hepatitis A) a) unexplained acute hepatitis or acute liver failure b) IgM may persist for 4-6 months 2) hepatitis A virus IgG in serum is protective a) indicates past infection b) may take 4-6 months to appear in serum c) generally persists for life 3) hepatitis A virus RNA is confirmatory

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hepatitis profile (serology)

Specific

hepatitis A virus IgG in serum hepatitis A virus IgG+IgM in serum hepatitis A virus IgM in serum

General

hepatitis A virus Ab

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 Antibodies, Total Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 20591
  3. Panel of 3 tests Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 20597