Description
This assay detects the presence of hepatitis A virus (HAV)-specific IgG antibody in serum. A negative result indicates the absence of HAV-specific IgG antibody, implying no past exposure or immunity to HAV infection.
What does hepatitis A IgG positive mean?
IgG (immunoglobulin G) antibodies.
If you test positive for them but not for IgM antibodies, it means you had a hepatitis A infection in the past or had vaccinations to protect against it.
What does HAV positive mean?
Normal results are negative or nonreactive, meaning that you don’t have the hepatitis A IgM in your blood. If your test is positive or reactive, it may mean: You have an active HAV infection. You have had an HAV infection in the last 6 months.
What is HAV antibody IgG?
Hepatitis A immunoglobulin G (IgG anti-HAV) antibody test: The IgG anti-HAV antibody test detects IgG antibodies that develop later in the course of the disease. IgG antibodies are detectable in the body for life, providing protection against a future hepatitis A virus infection.
What does IgG blood test show?
It is a simple blood test that measures the level of Immunoglobulin G antibodies in the blood. The IgG Serum test is performed to determine the presence of any infection in the body and the level of immunity of our body.
What is hepatitis A IgG and IgM?
The Hepatitis A Total test looks for 2 types of antibodies. IgM antibodies develop soon after exposure and fade away after a couple of months. IgG antibodies develop later and remain present in the body. The presence of IgM antibodies indicates a recent exposure to the virus and the possibility of an acute infection.
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