Hepatitis A IGM Blood Test
$ 53.00
Hepatitis A IgM Test
Acute Hep A Infection Blood Test (Recent Exposure Screening)
Concerned about recent exposure to Hepatitis A?
The Hepatitis A IgM Test detects IgM antibodies, which indicate a recent or active infection with the Hepatitis A virus.
✔ Screens for recent Hep A exposure
✔ Helps identify acute infection
✔ Simple blood test with fast results
⏱ Typical turnaround: results are usually emailed in 1–3 days.
What This Test Measures
Hepatitis A Antibodies
HAV IgM (Acute Infection Marker)
This test detects:
- IgM antibodies → Develop shortly after infection
- Typically detectable 3–4 weeks after exposure
- Usually fade within a few months
📌 IgM antibodies are the primary marker for recent or active Hepatitis A infection
Why Choose This Test?
✅ Identifies recent Hepatitis A infection
✅ Useful if you have symptoms or known exposure
✅ Helps guide next steps for medical care
✅ Fast and reliable screening tool
👉 Best choice when recent exposure is suspected
⚠️ Important School & Compliance Requirement
Some schools and healthcare programs may require:
- Negative Hepatitis A IgM test (to confirm no active infection) AND
- Positive Hepatitis A Total Antibody test (to confirm immunity)
📌 This combination helps demonstrate:
- No current infection
- Presence of protective antibodies
👉 Always confirm requirements with your school or program before ordering
How Hepatitis A Spreads
Hepatitis A is a liver infection typically spread through contaminated food, water, or close contact.
Common transmission routes include:
- Contaminated drinking water
- Food handled with poor hygiene
- Unwashed produce
- Seafood from contaminated water
- Certain types of sexual contact
- Exposure to infected blood
Symptoms of Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A often causes flu-like symptoms, including:
- Nausea & vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Joint pain
📌 Some individuals (especially children) may have no symptoms
Understanding Your Results
IgM Antibody Results
👉 Positive IgM → Indicates recent or acute Hepatitis A infection
👉 Negative IgM → No evidence of recent infection
Important: Immunity Testing
- This test does NOT confirm immunity alone
- To verify immunity, you may need a Hepatitis A Total Antibody test (IgG + IgM)
📌 In many cases, both tests are required for full documentation
Result Interpretation Reference
| HAV IgM | HAV Total (IgM + IgG) | What It May Indicate |
|---|---|---|
| Positive | Not performed | Acute or recent infection |
| Negative | Positive | Past exposure or immunity |
| Not performed | Positive | Exposure occurred (cannot rule out acute infection) |
| Not performed | Negative | No exposure or immunity |
Who Should Consider This Test?
- Individuals with recent exposure to Hepatitis A
- People experiencing symptoms of Hep A
- Those needing school or compliance documentation
- Individuals advised by a healthcare provider
Fast, Reliable Results
Receive a lab-certified report including:
- IgM antibody result
- Reference information
- Clear documentation
Important Information
- This test is used to screen for recent infection only
- It does not confirm immunity status by itself
- Follow up with a healthcare provider if results are positive or symptoms are present
Check for Recent Hepatitis A Exposure
Simple. Fast. Actionable information.
Common questions about this test
What is the Hepatitis A IGM Blood Test used for?
The Hepatitis A IGM Blood Test is used to help document lab testing or immunity status for school, healthcare, clinical rotation, employment, or program requirements when that test is requested by your school or organization.
Is a doctor’s order or lab order included?
Yes. SchoolTiters includes the required doctor’s order or lab order when needed so you can complete testing through the ordering process on SchoolTiters.com.
Are results performed by certified labs?
Yes. SchoolTiters results are performed by certified labs and include the lab and result information schools typically need for compliance review.
Will SchoolTiters help fill out school forms?
Yes. For services ordered through SchoolTiters.com, we can help with eligible school forms, physician signatures, or medical-organization stamps at no additional charge. After results are emailed, fill out your personal information and send the form to customerservice@labreqs.com. Learn more about school form help.
Hepatitis A IGM Blood Test
$ 53.00
