Hepatitis A Serology

Hepatitis A Serology

Marker

Acute HAV Infection

Prior HAV Infection or Vaccination*

Total anti-HAV (includes IgM and IgG anti-HAV)

+

+

IgM anti-HAV

+

−

* HAV does not cause chronic hepatitis.

HAV = hepatitis A virus; IgM anti-HAV = IgM antibody to HAV.

* HAV does not cause chronic hepatitis.

HAV = hepatitis A virus; IgM anti-HAV = IgM antibody to HAV.

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