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Serological Tests Part 2
 
Hepatitis Serology

At the State Laboratory, we perform tests for Hepatitis A and B.  The tests may be chosen individually or by test panels, depending on the need.  See table for the Hepatitis Panels and their purpose for testing.

HBsAg (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen) by EIA
Detects Hepatitis B antigen 
Serum specimen 
Turn-around time: 2 days 

Anti-Core IgM by EIA
Detects IgM Antibody to Hepatitis B Core Antigen 
Serum specimen 
Turn-around time: 3 days (overnight test) 

Total Anti-Core Antibody by EIA
Detects total antibody to Hepatitis B Core Antigen 
Serum specimen 
Turn-around time: 2 days 

Anti-HBS by EIA
Detects antibody to Hepatitis B Surface Antigen 
Serum specimen 
Turn-around time: 2 days 

Anti-HAV IgM (Hepatitis A IgM) by EIA
Detects Hepatitis A IgM antibody 
Serum specimen 
Turn-around time: 3 days (overnight test)
  

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