Acute Hepatitis Profile (MHD1100)
Use:
Acute hepatitis is the initial infection with a hepatitis virus. It can be mild or severe. This profile evaluates what type of hepatitis virus is making you sick.
Recommended For:
Anyone who thinks thay may have contracted a hepatitis virus. Symptoms of all types of viral hepatitis are similar and can include the following:
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Gray-colored bowel movements
- Joint pain
- Jaundice
For more information on this test, go to labtestsonline.org.
Includes:
- Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM
- Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
- Hepatitis C Antibody
Preparation:
There is no preparation for this test.
Test Processing:
1-3 days
Special Note:
Certain public health agencies require notification when this test is positive. They use this information to track emerging trends in infectious disease.