Hepatitis A Antibody Test, IgM

Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection that can spread easily through close personal contact, certain sexual activities, or contaminated food and drink. Because the virus can survive outside the body for months, anyone can be at risk, especially those with frequent travel, dining out, or intimate contact.

Understanding your hepatitis A status is an important step in protecting your health. The IgM antibody is the key marker that helps identify a current or recent infection, empowering you with clear answers so you can take action quickly.

What's In This Test:

• Hepatitis A Virus Antibody, IgM: This test looks for specific antibodies that signal a current hepatitis A infection

Why This Test Matters:

Hepatitis A testing matters because it gives you clear, immediate insight into a highly contagious liver infection that often spreads unnoticed and can be mistaken for common illnesses. 

Since the virus can pass through close contact, certain sexual activities, or contaminated food and surfaces, even when no symptoms are present, testing provides the certainty you need to protect yourself and those around you. 

With early clarity, you can take the right steps to prevent further spread, support a smoother recovery, and make informed decisions about your overall liver health.

How Hepatitis A Spreads:

Hepatitis A is considered a sexually transmitted infection because it can be passed during oral-anal contact. It can also spread through:

• Contaminated food or beverages
• Close contact with an infected person
  
• Contact with microscopic stool traces on hands or surfaces
• Blood exposure

Because the virus is so resilient and easily transmitted, knowing your status provides peace of mind and helps prevent further spread.

What Your Results May Indicate:

• Negative Result: No sign of a current hepatitis A infection.
• Positive Result: The IgM antibody was detected, indicating a current hepatitis A infection that requires prompt medical attention

Who Is at Higher Risk?

While anyone can be infected, risk increases with certain behaviours or exposures.

Higher Risk for Hepatitis A

• Close contact with someone infected
• Travel to countries where hepatitis A is common
• Men who have sex with men
• Drug use (injection or non-injection)
• Certain clotting disorders
• Occupational exposure to nonhuman primates

Why You Shouldn’t Wait To Test:

When hepatitis goes undiagnosed, the virus can continue damaging the liver without you realising it, often for years. Because many people have few or no symptoms, the infection can quietly progress and lead to serious health complications, including:

• Chronic liver inflammation: Ongoing inflammation gradually weakens the liver and reduces its ability to function properly.
• Liver scarring (cirrhosis): Long-term damage can lead to scar tissue replacing healthy liver tissue. Cirrhosis is irreversible and can cause significant health problems.
• Liver failure: As liver function declines, the body can no longer filter toxins, produce essential proteins, or support digestion, leading to life-threatening complications.
• Liver cancer: Chronic hepatitis significantly increases the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common form of liver cancer.
• Serious health symptoms over time: Untreated hepatitis can eventually cause jaundice, abdominal swelling, confusion, bleeding disorders, and extreme fatigue as the liver deteriorates.
• Transmission to others: Without knowing your status, you may unintentionally put partners or household members at risk.

Delaying testing can leave you unsure about your health and unaware of a potential hepatitis infection that may already be affecting your liver. Because many people experience mild or no symptoms, waiting can allow silent damage to progress without your knowledge. Testing now provides clarity, helps protect your long-term liver health, and ensures you can take the right steps sooner rather than later. Early awareness empowers you to safeguard both yourself and those around you.

Who Should Consider This Test?

You may want to get tested if you believe you’ve been exposed to hepatitis, even if you feel completely well.

Testing is also recommended for anyone experiencing symptoms such as:

• Fever
• Nausea or vomiting
• Abdominal discomfort
• Fatigue
• Diarrhea
• Jaundice (yellow skin or eyes, dark urine)
• Loss of appetite
• Pale or clay-colored stool
• Joint pain

Many people with hepatitis may have mild or no symptoms at all. That’s why proactive testing is key.

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