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Hepatitis is a general term that means inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis A, B, and C are infections of the liver caused by different viruses. The blood tests described here help determine if hepatitis is caused by one of these viruses.
There are many possible causes of hepatitis. These blood tests help determine if the liver inflammation is resulting from infection with the hepatitis A, B, or C viruses.
You don't need to take any special precautions or change your diet before your have this test.
A small amount of blood is taken from your arm with a needle. The blood is collected in tubes and sent to a lab.
Having this test will take just a few minutes of your time. There is no risk of getting AIDS, hepatitis, or any other blood-borne disease from this test.
Ask your health care provider when and how you will get the result of your test.
The results of the various hepatitis blood tests are summarized below. These tests are divided into two groups. The first group tests for the presence of the virus in the blood. These are called antigen tests. The second group tests for the body's reaction to the infection. These are called antibody tests.
Test results are only one part of a larger picture that takes into account your medical history and current health. Sometimes a test needs to be repeated to check the first result. Talk to your health care provider about your result and ask questions.
If your test results are not normal, ask your health care provider:
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