Hepatitis A Antibody, Total
$ 45.00
Hepatitis A Total Antibody Test
HAV Total (IgM + IgG) Blood Test for Immunity & Exposure
Need to check your Hepatitis A immunity or exposure?
The Hepatitis A Total Antibody Test (HAV Total) detects both IgM and IgG antibodies to help determine past exposure, recent infection, or immunity from vaccination.
✔ Checks both recent and past exposure
✔ Helps verify immunity to Hepatitis A
✔ Simple blood test with lab-certified results
⏱ Typical turnaround: results are usually emailed in 1–3 days.
What This Test Measures
Hepatitis A Antibodies
HAV Total (IgM + IgG Combined)
This test detects:
- IgM antibodies → Develop shortly after exposure (recent infection)
- IgG antibodies → Develop later and typically provide long-term immunity
📌 This is a total antibody test, meaning it does NOT differentiate between IgM and IgG
Why Choose This Test?
✅ Helps determine Hepatitis A immunity status
✅ Identifies possible past or recent exposure
✅ Useful before vaccination or for immunity verification
✅ Quick, convenient blood test
👉 Understand your exposure and immunity in one test
Important Limitation (Know Before You Order)
⚠️ This test cannot distinguish between recent infection and past immunity
- A positive result may indicate:
- Recent infection
- Past infection
- Immunity from vaccination
📌 If you are concerned about recent exposure or symptoms, consider ordering a Hepatitis A IgM-specific test
How Hepatitis A Spreads
Hepatitis A is a liver infection typically spread through contaminated food or 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
Possible Result Interpretations
| HAV IgM | HAV Total (IgM + IgG) | What It May Indicate |
|---|---|---|
| Positive | Not performed | Recent or acute infection |
| Negative | Positive | Past exposure or immunity (vaccinated or recovered) |
| Not performed | Positive | Exposure occurred (cannot rule out recent infection) |
| Not performed | Negative | No prior exposure or immunity |
📌 Because this is a total antibody test, results should be interpreted carefully and may require follow-up testing
Who Should Consider This Test?
- Individuals checking Hepatitis A immunity status
- People preparing for travel to high-risk areas
- Those unsure of vaccination history
- Individuals with possible past exposure
Fast, Reliable Results
Receive a lab-certified report including:
- Qualitative antibody detection result (reported as Reactive or Non-Reactive — not a numeric titer value)
- Reference ranges
- Clear, submission-ready documentation
Important Information
- This test provides screening information only (not diagnosis or treatment)
- Does not distinguish between IgM and IgG antibodies
- Follow up with a healthcare provider if results are positive or symptoms are present
Check Your Hepatitis A Immunity
Simple. Informative. Peace of mind.
Common questions about this test
What is the Hepatitis A Antibody, Total used for?
The Hepatitis A Antibody, Total 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 Antibody, Total
$ 45.00
