Acute Hepatitis Virus Screen Test Cost & Procedure

What is an Acute Hepatitis Virus Screen Blood Test?

acute hepatitis virus screen blood test is a series of blood tests which helps in the diagnosis of the current or past hepatitis infection. This test helps in the identification of the hepatitis A, B,and C 

Purpose for the Acute Hepatitis Virus Screen Blood Test Test

• This test gives the information about the recent or past hepatitis infection
• This test help in determining whether the patient has been infected with hepatitis c at some point in their life
• Helps in tracking the progression of the disease
• Monitoring the treatment effectiveness

Why Do I Need Acute Hepatitis Virus Screen Blood Test Blood Test

 acute hepatitis virus screen blood test is ordered by the doctor when the patient is showing the symptoms of hepatitis such as : 

• Fatigue
• Fever
• Abdominal pain
• Joint pain
• Loss of appetite
• Jaundice
• Dark urine

What Are the Parameters Checked in Acute Hepatitis Virus Screen Blood Test

• IgM anti-HAV antibodies
• hepatitis B surface antigens and IgM hepatitis B antibodies
• Hepatitis C antibodies

Preparation for Acute Hepatitis Virus Screen Blood Test

• No special preparation such as fasting is required for this test
• Tell your doctor if your are taking any medication
• Take adequate rest before the test
• Avoid alcohol and smoking before the test

Procedure Acute Hepatitis Virus Screen Blood Test

• A lab technician will tie a rubber band around your arm to find a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow.
• Then they will clean the skin using an alcohol swab
• After this a sterile needle is inserted into a vein to draw a blood sample you might feel a little discomfort when the needle is inserted into a vein
• After collecting the blood sample ,it is sent to the lab for further analysis
• The puncture site is covered with a bandage or cotton ball.

After the test:

1. The patient should keep the dressing strip on for another 15 min.
2. No other specific type of care is required 

What Does the Acute Hepatitis Virus Screen Blood Test Report Indicate?

The acute hepatitis virus screen blood test provide the information about the presence or absence of the hepatitis infection , the test report comes as positive or negative result

• Positive Result: the positive result indicates the presence of hepatitis infection. Positive result means that hepatitis antibodies are present in the body which indicates the present or past infection.
• Negative Result: the negative result indicates the absence of hepatitis infection 

Acute Hepatitis Virus Screen Blood Test Price in Delhi

The price may vary based on the location and reputation of the diagnostic centre. The average price is around 3000 to 4000 Rs but you can book this test at ganesh diagnostic centre and get a heavy discount.

Why You Should Choose Ganesh Diagnostic Centre

• We are the most trusted diagnostic centre and have served more than 1m+ happy customers.
• We are accredited with NABH and NABL.
• We provide quality tests at an affordable price.
• We also provide free home blood sample collection.