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    Acute Hepatitis Panel

    Acute Hepatitis Panel

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    Acute Hepatitis Panel 

    Diagnose and Understand Recent Hepatitis Infections 

    The Acute Hepatitis Panel is a set of blood tests used to detect recent (acute) infections of the liver caused by hepatitis A, B, or C viruses. It helps identify the type, timing, and severity of liver infection and assists healthcare providers in choosing the most appropriate care. 

    🧪 What Does the Acute Hepatitis Panel Measure? 

    • Hepatitis A (HAV): Detects IgM antibodies, which appear early in an acute infection. 

    • Hepatitis B (HBV): Includes: 
        - HBsAg (Hepatitis B surface antigen): Indicates current infection 
        - HBcAb (Core antibody): Suggests exposure 
        - Anti-HBs (Surface antibody): Reflects immunity or recovery 

    • Hepatitis C (HCV): Checks for anti-HCV antibodies. If positive, further HCV RNA testing confirms active infection. 

    • The presence of IgM antibodies generally indicates a recent acute infection. 

    📌 Why Is This Test Performed? 

    • Diagnose acute hepatitis caused by HAV, HBV, or HCV 

    • Determine the cause of liver inflammation or jaundice 

    • Investigate symptoms such as abdominal pain, fatigue, dark urine, or yellowing skin 

    • Evaluate transmission risk to others in infectious cases 

    📊 How to Interpret Results 

    Result 

    Meaning 

    Positive IgM antibodies 

    Acute infection likely present 

    Positive HBsAg 

    Active Hepatitis B infection 

    Positive Anti-HCV 

    Past or current Hepatitis C infection (confirm with RNA test) 

    Negative results 

    No recent infection detected 

    Positive HBsAg + anti-HBc IgM 

    Likely acute Hepatitis B infection 

    ⚠️ What Can Affect Results? 

    • Timing of testing – Antibodies may not appear immediately after exposure 

    • Recent vaccinations or past infections can cause positive antibody results 

    • Chronic liver disease may alter interpretation 

    • False positives may occur due to cross-reactivity 

    💉 How Is the Test Performed? 

    • A small blood sample is taken from a vein 
    • The sample is analyzed for antibodies and antigens associated with HAV, HBV, and HCV 

    🩺 When to See a Doctor 

    • Show symptoms of hepatitis (jaundice, fatigue, dark urine, etc.) 

    • Have had potential exposure to hepatitis 

    • Engage in high-risk behaviors (e.g., unprotected sex, sharing needles) 

    • Have abnormal liver enzyme results requiring further evaluation 

    ✅ Key Takeaways 

    • The Acute Hepatitis Panel detects recent hepatitis A, B, or C infections 

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