Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) Antibody, Total (006726) (006726)

Differential diagnosis of hepatitis; in conjunction with anti-HAV, IgM to confirm immunity to hepatitis A.

Measures both IgG and IgM forms of the antibody, but does not differentiate between these two forms. Hepatitis A antibody of IgG type is indicative of old infection and is found in almost 50% of adults.

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