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Confidential Testing for Hepatitis A Virus
Our Hepatitis A test provides accurate screening for current or past infection with the hepatitis A virus (HAV). This blood test detects antibodies your body produces in response to HAV infection, giving you clear information about your hepatitis A status.
Simple blood test with results in 1-2 days.
To order your test now, call (866) 566-8711 or order online.
About Our Hepatitis A Test
Test Method
HAV Antibody Test (IgM and Total) – Detects both current and past infections
FDA-approved testing methodology
Highly accurate – Over 95% sensitivity and specificity
Standard blood draw from the arm
What it Tests For
HAV IgM Antibodies – Indicates a current or recent infection
Total HAV Antibodies – Indicates either current infection, past infection, or vaccination
Combined results provide clear information about your status
Sample Collection
Standard blood draw (about 1 teaspoon)
No fasting or special preparation required
Sample collection takes less than 5 minutes
Can be taken any time of day
Results Timeline
Results typically available in 1-2 business days
Access results securely online through your private account
Completely confidential – results are never shared without your permission
Understanding Hepatitis A
What is Hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. It typically causes acute (short-term) inflammation of the liver. Unlike hepatitis B and C, hepatitis A doesn’t lead to chronic infection or long-term liver damage in most people.
Transmission
- Primarily spread through the fecal-oral route:
- Consumption of contaminated food or water
- Close personal contact with an infected person
- Sexual contact, particularly oral-anal contact
- Less commonly through:
- Sharing needles or other injection equipment
- Blood transfusions (extremely rare in developed countries)
Prevalence and Risk
- Approximately 12,500 cases reported annually in the United States
- Higher rates in regions with poor sanitation or limited access to clean water
- Outbreaks occur periodically, often linked to contaminated food
- Risk factors include:
- Travel to regions with high HAV prevalence
- Men who have sex with men
- People who use injection or non-injection drugs
- People experiencing homelessness
- Close contact with someone who has hepatitis A
Symptoms (if present)
- Symptoms typically appear 2-7 weeks after infection
- Children under 6 often have no symptoms
- Common symptoms in older children and adults include:
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Dark urine
- Clay-colored bowel movements
- Joint pain
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
Course and Recovery
- Symptoms typically last less than 2 months
- Some people may have prolonged or relapsing symptoms for up to 6 months
- Most people recover completely with no permanent liver damage
Once you recover, you develop immunity and cannot get hepatitis A again
Why Get Tested for Hepatitis A?
Diagnostic Testing
If you have symptoms of liver inflammation or hepatitis
If you’ve been exposed to someone with hepatitis A
If you’ve recently traveled to areas with high HAV prevalence
If you’re part of an outbreak investigation
Immunity Status
To confirm immunity from previous infection or vaccination
Before travel to areas with high HAV prevalence
For high-risk individuals to determine if vaccination is needed
For food service workers in some jurisdictions
Monitoring
During recovery from hepatitis A infection
To confirm diagnosis after symptoms have appeared
- For public health surveillance during outbreaks
The Testing Process
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1. Order Your Test
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2. Visit Any Testing Center
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3. Quick Blood Draw
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4. Get Your Results
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5. Free Doctor Consultation if Positive
Order online or call (866) 566-8711. Our care advisors can answer any questions and help you complete your order.
With over 4,500 testing locations nationwide, you can find a convenient center near you. No appointment necessary – just walk in with your order number.
The collection process is simple and takes less than 5 minutes. A small blood sample will be drawn from your arm.
Results are typically available within 1-2 business days and can be accessed securely online through your private account.
If you test positive, you’ll receive a free consultation with a licensed physician who can discuss your results and management options.
Understanding Your Results
Negative for Both IgM and Total Antibodies:
- Interpretation: No current infection and no immunity to hepatitis A
- What it means: You have never been infected with HAV and have not been vaccinated
- Recommended action: Consider vaccination if at risk, especially before travel to endemic areas
Negative for IgM, Positive for Total Antibodies:
- Interpretation: Immunity to hepatitis A from past infection or vaccination
- What it means: You have protection against future hepatitis A infection
Recommended action: No further action needed for hepatitis A protection
Positive for IgM Antibodies:
- Interpretation: Current or recent hepatitis A infection
- What it means: You are currently infected or have been recently infected with HAV
- Recommended action: Medical evaluation, supportive care, and preventive measures to avoid transmission
Management Options
If you test positive for current hepatitis A infection (positive IgM), our licensed physicians can discuss management options during your free consultation.
Common Recommendations:
- Rest and adequate hydration
- Nutritional support and dietary modifications
- Avoidance of alcohol and certain medications
- Monitoring of liver function
- Measures to prevent transmission to others
Hepatitis A Prevention
Vaccination
- Highly effective (approximately 95% protection after two doses)
- Two doses given 6-18 months apart
- Long-lasting protection (at least 20 years, possibly lifelong)
- Recommended for:
- All children at age 1
- Travelers to endemic areas
- Men who have sex with men
- People who use drugs
- People with chronic liver disease
- People experiencing homelessness
Other Prevention Measures
- Thorough handwashing with soap and water
- Avoiding potentially contaminated food or water when traveling
- Proper food handling and preparation
- Safe sexual practices, including barrier methods for oral-anal contact
- Post-exposure prophylaxis with vaccine or immune globulin within 2 weeks of exposure
Privacy and Convenience
100% Confidential
No information is shared with insurance companies
Test results are never shared without your explicit permission
Testing centers maintain strict privacy protocols
Results accessible only through your secure online account
Convenient Testing
Over 4,500 testing locations nationwide
No appointments necessary – walk in at your convenience
Most visits take less than 15 minutes
No need to provide your reason for testing to lab staff
Simple testing process with minimal discomfort
Why Choose LocalSTDTesting.com
- FDA-approved testing methods
- Same tests used by doctors and hospitals
- CLIA-certified laboratories
- High accuracy rates (>95%)
- Clear, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- No insurance necessary (keeping your testing private)
- HSA/FSA accepted
- Payment plans available with no credit check
- US-based care advisors available 7 days a week
- Free physician consultation if you test positive
- Private, secure access to your results
- Professional guidance available in all 50 states
Yes. If your test shows negative results for both IgM and total antibodies, you have no immunity to hepatitis A and would benefit from vaccination, especially if you’re in a high-risk group or planning travel to endemic areas.
Yes. If you test negative for IgM antibodies but positive for total antibodies, this indicates immunity either from past infection or vaccination.
Hepatitis A IgM antibodies typically appear in the blood 2-4 weeks after infection, often around the same time symptoms begin. Total antibodies develop a bit later and remain for life.
Not usually. Most standard STD panels focus on more common sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV. Our comprehensive 10-test panel does include hepatitis A testing.
No. Unlike hepatitis B and C, hepatitis A causes only acute (short-term) infection and does not lead to chronic liver disease. Most people recover completely within a few months.
No, fasting is not required before a hepatitis A antibody test. You can eat and drink normally before your test.
The CDC recommends hepatitis A vaccination for travelers to countries with high or intermediate hepatitis A endemicity. Testing for immunity before travel can determine if vaccination is necessary.
While all three viruses affect the liver, they differ in transmission routes, prevention methods, and long-term outcomes. Hepatitis A is typically transmitted through contaminated food/water, causes only acute infection, and has an effective vaccine. Hepatitis B and C can cause chronic infections and potentially serious liver damage.
Order Your Hepatitis A Test Today
Get the answers you need about your hepatitis A status. Our $89 Hepatitis A test provides comprehensive results with the convenience of a simple blood test and no doctor’s appointment.
Order online or call (866) 566-8711 to speak with a care advisor who can help you place your order.
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