Blood test at home | Medical Laboratory | Hepatitis A, IgM antibodies

Contact us at 514 975-5226 for a blood test at home for the purpose of medical testing including testing for hepatitis A IgM antibody (IgM antibody, Anti-HAV or HAV IgM).

Test Hepatitis A, IgM antibodies
Description

The IgM antibodies of the Hepatitis A virus are analyzed when somebody’s immunity is to be assessed or in order to confirm that an infection has recently occurred.

Testing moment

No fasting needed.

Low values causes
  • Inconclusive or zero results for the IgM antibodies of Hepatitis A
  • Indicates that a person is not immunized
High values causes
  • Positive results in terms of the IgM – HAV antibodies
  • Confirms a recent immunity or infection
Notes

A blood test required first to confirm the presence of antibodies against Hepatitis A. One can be infected with the Hepatitis A virus from food, water or by an infected person. Vaccination remains the best means of prevention against this viral hepatic infection (the HavrixMD vaccine).

To make an appointment for a blood test at home in order to make the detection of hepatitis A IgM antibody (IgM antibody, Anti-HAV or HAV IgM) prescribed by your doctor, Call 514 975-5226 .