Hepatitis A, B & C Profile
Private Hepatitis A, B & C Profile in London for £291, assessing five viral hepatitis markers in one blood test.
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5
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Overview of the Hepatitis A, B & C Profile
The Hepatitis A, B & C Profile is a combined blood test that assesses five antibody and antigen markers associated with Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.
The profile contains 5 supplied biomarkers/components: Hepatitis A IgG/IgM Antibodies, Hepatitis B sAb, Hepatitis B sAg, anti HBc IgG/IgM and Hepatitis C Antibody.
The profile provides a broader overview than an individual viral-hepatitis marker because each included test answers a different clinical question.
Hepatitis A IgG/IgM Antibodies provide information about immune exposure to Hepatitis A.
Hepatitis B sAb assesses antibodies to Hepatitis B Surface Antigen and can provide information about protective immunity.
Hepatitis B sAg checks for Surface Antigen associated with current HBV infection.
anti HBc IgG/IgM assesses antibodies to Hepatitis B core antigen and therefore provides evidence of natural HBV exposure that is not produced by vaccination alone.
Hepatitis C Antibody screens for previous exposure to Hepatitis C Virus.
Importantly, antibody and antigen tests do not all have the same meaning.
A positive Hepatitis C antibody result does not prove that active HCV remains present; HCV RNA is required to establish current viraemia.
Similarly, the Hepatitis B markers must be interpreted together rather than independently.
The profile is therefore useful for broad viral-hepatitis status assessment, including immunity and exposure information, but further molecular or specialist testing can be necessary when a marker is reactive.
What Does the Hepatitis A, B & C Profile Contain?
This profile combines five supplied serological markers covering Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. This test measures 5 biomarkers/components.
Hepatitis A IgG/IgM Antibodies
Assesses antibody responses associated with Hepatitis A exposure and immunity, with clinical interpretation depending on whether IgM is present.
Hepatitis B sAb
Measures Hepatitis B Surface Antibody associated with protective immunity following vaccination or recovery from previous infection.
Hepatitis B sAg
Detects Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, an important marker of current HBV infection.
anti HBc IgG/IgM
Detects antibodies to Hepatitis B core antigen, indicating natural previous or current HBV exposure rather than vaccination alone.
Hepatitis C Antibody
Detects antibodies produced after exposure to Hepatitis C Virus and is used as an initial screening marker for HCV exposure.
Who May Benefit From the Hepatitis A, B & C Profile?
The combined profile may be useful when a broad assessment of viral-hepatitis exposure, immunity and current infection markers is preferred to ordering several individual tests separately.
People undergoing broad viral-hepatitis screening - The profile assesses markers associated with three major viral hepatitis infections.
People with unexplained abnormal liver tests - Viral hepatitis can form part of the differential diagnosis.
People with previous blood or needle exposure - Hepatitis B and C are important blood-borne infections.
People with relevant travel or food-related exposure - Hepatitis A risk can increase in some settings.
People with an uncertain Hepatitis B vaccination or infection history - The combination of Surface Antibody, Surface Antigen and Core Antibody provides more information than one HBV marker alone.
People undergoing pre-treatment or specialist health assessment - A broad hepatitis status profile may occasionally be requested.
People with previous incomplete hepatitis screening - The profile can provide a structured multi-virus assessment.
People who want private confidential testing - The combined profile provides several important hepatitis markers from one blood collection.
How to Prepare
Testing timing matters after a recent exposure because different antibodies, antigens and viral nucleic acids become detectable at different times.
A negative profile obtained too soon after a significant exposure may therefore require repeat or molecular testing.
Symptoms and Reasons to Consider the Hepatitis A, B & C Profile Test
Viral hepatitis can be asymptomatic or produce overlapping symptoms, meaning laboratory testing is required to distinguish the cause.
Jaundice - Hepatitis A, B and C can all cause liver inflammation, although symptomatic patterns differ.
Dark urine - Increased Bilirubin can accompany acute hepatitis.
Pale stools - Altered bile excretion may occur with significant liver inflammation.
Persistent fatigue - Both acute and chronic viral hepatitis can contribute to tiredness.
Loss of appetite or nausea - These symptoms can occur during acute hepatitis.
Right upper abdominal discomfort - Liver inflammation may produce discomfort beneath the right ribs.
Unexplained raised ALT or AST - Viral hepatitis is one potential cause.
No symptoms but a recognised blood or travel exposure - Several viral-hepatitis infections can remain asymptomatic.
Symptoms alone cannot distinguish Hepatitis A from Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or non-viral liver disease.
Significant jaundice, confusion, bleeding, severe vomiting or rapidly worsening illness requires prompt medical assessment.
How to Book Your Hepatitis A, B & C Profile
The Hepatitis A, B & C Profile can be booked privately for combined viral-hepatitis serology from one venous blood sample.
Choose the Hepatitis A, B & C Profile
Select the combined five-component hepatitis profile online.
Select your sample collection option
Choose an in-clinic blood draw or professional home or hotel phlebotomy.
Attend your appointment
A trained healthcare professional collects the required venous blood specimen.
Laboratory analysis
Your serum is analysed for the five supplied Hepatitis A, B and C antibody and antigen markers.
Receive your results securely
Your authorised profile is delivered securely with further assessment advised where any marker is reactive or requires clarification.
When Will I Receive My Results?
The expected turnaround for the Hepatitis A, B & C Profile is approximately 1 business day after laboratory receipt.
The included antibody and antigen tests are established viral-serology investigations.
Laboratory analysis, quality-control procedures and authorisation are completed before the profile is released.
Turnaround begins when the sample reaches the laboratory rather than necessarily from the exact time of collection.
Where a reactive result requires confirmatory testing, HBV DNA, HCV RNA or another specialist investigation, the complete diagnostic process can take longer.
Understanding Your Results
The five markers must be interpreted individually and in combination.
Hepatitis A antibodies provide information about HAV exposure and immunity, while specific IgM information is particularly relevant to recent infection.
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody supports immunity.
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen is associated with current HBV infection.
anti HBc IgG/IgM provides evidence of natural HBV exposure and can help distinguish previous infection from vaccination-only immunity.
Hepatitis C Antibody indicates previous exposure to HCV.
A reactive Hepatitis C antibody cannot distinguish current from resolved infection and should be followed by HCV RNA testing where current infection needs to be established.
Likewise, abnormal Hepatitis B results may require additional IgM Core Antibody, HBe markers or HBV DNA depending on the pattern.
Why Book With London Blood Tests?
London Blood Tests provides a combined private viral-hepatitis profile for people who want several important exposure, immunity and infection markers assessed together.
Three major hepatitis viruses covered - The profile assesses markers relating to Hepatitis A, B and C.
Five supplied components - Combines Hepatitis A antibodies, three Hepatitis B-related markers and Hepatitis C Antibody.
Provides Hepatitis B immunity information - Includes Hepatitis B sAb.
Checks an HBV current-infection marker - Includes Hepatitis B sAg.
Assesses natural HBV exposure - Includes anti HBc IgG/IgM.
Provides HCV exposure screening - Includes Hepatitis C Antibody.
Private professional blood collection - Clinic and suitable mobile options are available.
Clear pricing - The Hepatitis A, B & C Profile costs £291.
Private Hepatitis A, B & C Profile Blood Test in London
London Blood Tests provides private Hepatitis A, B & C Profile testing in London for people seeking a combined viral-hepatitis assessment.
The profile costs £291 and contains the 5 supplied biomarkers/components.
Results are expected approximately 1 business day after laboratory receipt.
Reactive results may require additional confirmatory or molecular testing depending on which viral marker is affected.