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.