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Hepatitis Panel, Acute

Tests for current hepatitis A, B and C infection.

4 tests explainedAlso printed as Acute Hepatitis Panel, Hepatitis Panel, Acute w/Reflex, Hepatitis A, B, C Panel, Acute Viral Hepatitis PanelLOINC 24363-4

The 4 tests in this panel

What each one measures and the range labs usually print for adults. Ranges differ a little between labs, so the range on your own report is the one your result is judged against.

  • Hepatitis A antibody, IgM

    An early antibody to the hepatitis A virus. A positive result can mean a current or recent hepatitis A infection.

  • Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg)

    A protein from the hepatitis B virus. A positive result is linked to the virus being in your blood now, from a recent infection or a long-term one.

  • Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM

    A short-lived antibody that appears early in a new hepatitis B infection. A positive result is linked to infection within roughly the past six months.

  • Hepatitis C Antibody

    Checks for antibodies your immune system makes after hepatitis C exposure. A reactive result is followed by an RNA test to see if the virus is still there.