Hepatitis B Core Antibody (Anti-HBc) IgM

• The Hepatitis B Core Antibody (Anti-HBc) IgM Test is a blood test that detects the presence of IgM antibodies against the core antigen of the Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
• This Hepatitis B Core Antibody (Anti-HBc) IgM Test is crucial for diagnosing acute or recent HBV infection, as the presence of these antibodies indicates an active immune response to the virus

• To diagnose acute or recent Hepatitis B infection
• To differentiate between acute and chronic HBV infection
• To monitor the progression of Hepatitis B in patients with known HBV infection
• To help determine the stage of HBV infection in conjunction with other Hepatitis B markers
• To evaluate unexplained liver inflammation or symptoms suggestive of Hepatitis B

• Collection of a blood sample from a vein
• Laboratory analysis to detect and measure the level of IgM antibodies against the Hepatitis B core antigen
• Reporting of results to doctors for diagnostic and monitoring purposes

• Positive Result: Indicates a recent or acute Hepatitis B infection, suggesting an active immune response
• Negative Result: Indicates no detectable IgM antibodies, suggesting no recent infection or that the infection has resolved

• Quantitative Results: Reported as either positive or negative for IgM antibodies
• Interpretation: Hepatitis B Core Antibody (Anti-HBc) IgM Test helps in diagnosing acute HBV infection and guiding treatment decisions based on the stage of infection

Q. What is the Hepatitis B Core Antibody (Anti-HBc) IgM Test?
Hepatitis B Core Antibody (Anti-HBc) IgM Test is a blood test that checks for IgM antibodies against the core antigen of the Hepatitis B virus, indicating a recent or acute infection

Q. Why do I need this Hepatitis B Core Antibody (Anti-HBc) IgM Test?
To diagnose a recent Hepatitis B infection, differentiate between acute and chronic infection, or monitor HBV progression

Q. How is the Hepatitis B Core Antibody (Anti-HBc) IgM Test performed?
A blood sample is taken from your arm and analyzed in a lab to detect IgM antibodies against the Hepatitis B core antigen

Q. What does a positive result mean?
A positive result means you have a recent or acute Hepatitis B infection, indicating an active immune response to the virus

Q. What does a negative result mean?
A negative result means no detectable IgM antibodies, suggesting no recent infection or that the infection has resolved

Q. Can this Hepatitis B Core Antibody (Anti-HBc) IgM Test differentiate between acute and chronic Hepatitis B?
Yes, the presence of IgM antibodies typically indicates an acute or recent infection, while their absence in conjunction with other markers can suggest chronic infection

Q. What should I do if my test results are positive?
Consult your doctor for further evaluation, and diagnosis, and to discuss appropriate treatment options based on your infection stage