The hepatitis A total antibody test checks the HAV total antibody blood level.
Test Type: Blood
Test Results: Typically 4 days
The hepatitis A total antibody test, also known as a HAV total antibody test and hep A total ab blood test, measures the hepatitis A total antibody blood level.
Hepatitis A, or Hep A, total antibodies is a test that checks for a special class of proteins produced by the immune system known as immunoglobulins. Also known as a HAV total antibody test, this particular lab test checks for hepatitis A IgG antibodies and hepatitis A IgM antibodies in the blood. To understand whether the presence of hepatitis A antibodies indicate an infection or immunity from prior vaccination, the IgG and IgM antibodies are often ordered together through the commonly ordered hepatitis A test panel.
To get a hepatitis A total antibody test near you, just order online and get tested at the selected Quest Diagnostics lab. Once the hep A total antibody lab results are ready, they will be available for download. As can be seen on the hep A total Ab lab report, the hepatitis A total antibody blood level will be reported as reactive if antibodies are detected in the blood by the lab.
The hepatitis A total antibody blood test is often ordered with the polio titer and the Tdap titer.
What is the hepatitis A total antibody test?
The hepatitis A total antibody test measures the hepatitis A total antibody blood level.
Why is the hepatitis A total antibody test important?
The hepatitis A total antibody blood test helps check for hepatitis A immunity or a hep A infection.
What type of specimen will I submit?
This Hepatitis A Total Antibody Test is a blood test.
Do I need to fast to take this test?
Fasting is not necessary.
How long does it take to get test results?
It typically takes 4 business days or less.
Test Code(s): 508, 006726
Other Test Name(s): Hepatitis A AB, Total