Hepatitis A Virus Test

Test Overview

The hepatitis A virus test is a blood test that shows if you have a hepatitis A infection now or had it in the past.

The test looks for antibodies made by the body to fight the virus. They will be in your blood if you have a hepatitis A infection now or have had one in the past.

Hepatitis A IgM antibodies.

These can be found as early as 2 weeks after you are first infected. They disappear 3 to 12 months after the infection.

Hepatitis A IgG antibodies.

These appear 8 to 12 weeks after you are first infected. They stay in your blood and protect you from hepatitis A permanently.

Information about Hepatitis A Virus Test

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