Tests

A  useful marker for acute disease. It is helpful in distinguishing hepatitis B from other forms of viral hepatitis.

*This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R). It is recommended that patient stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.

This antibody is found in both acute and chronic hepatitis B patients. It is also an indicator of past infection. Anti-HBc may be the only indication of an existing hepatitis B viral infection.

*This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R). It is recommended that patient stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.

Components:
Hepatitis B Core Ab.,Total
Hepatitis B Core Ab.,IgM

Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is the major cause of hepatitis. The presence of anti-HCV indicates that a person may have been infected with HCV and might be capable of transmitting HCV infection.

*This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R). It is recommended that patient stops biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.