Hepatitis B Core Ab., IgM
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.
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Hepatitis A Ab., IgM
More InfoUsed in the diagnosis of acute or recent infection (usually 6 months or less) with hepatitis A virus (HAV). This is an in vitro diagnostic immunoassay for the qualitative determination of IgM response to HAV. The presence of IgM antibody to HAV is diagnostic of acute HAV infection. To reduce false-positive tests, persons should only be tested for IgM anti-HAV if they are symptomatic and suspected of having HAV 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.
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Hepatitis C Ab (HCV Ab)
More InfoHepatitis 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.
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AST (ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE)
More InfoAST results are useful for the diagnosis and treatment of certain diseases of the liver and heart.