Hepatitis & Viral Marker Profile
Understanding Hepatitis & Viral Marker Profile
What is Hepatitis & Viral Marker Profile?
Viral Hepatitis and HIV have been recognized as a serious public health problem in India by the World Health Organisation (WHO). It is caused by Hepatitis virus A to E with Hepatitis A, B and C constituting the majority of cases. This is due to the increase in the incidence of intravenous drug abuse, sharing of needles and unsafe sex. A more serious concern is that most people infected with the virus are unaware of it. Hepatitis & Viral marker profile comprises of unique profile of diagnostic tests which will screen you against the three most common types of viral infections Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV. So, get yourself tested today before its too late.
What does Hepatitis & Viral Marker Profile measure?
Contains 3 testsHIV Combo (Antigen And Antibody) Test
An HIV Combo (Antigen And Antibody) Test simultaneously detects HIV p24 antigen and antibodies associated with HIV 1 & 2. The HIV p24 antigen is the most abundant HIV protein and its detection is used clinically to diagnose an HIV infection early on since HIV-specific antibodies are not detectable in a very recently acquired infection. HIV-1 was discovered first and is the most widespread, whereas HIV-2 is more than 55% genetically different from HIV-1. The transmission rate of HIV-2 is also slower than HIV-1. This test also helps to differentiate between the two HIV infections.
Know more about HIV Combo (Antigen And Antibody) Test
Hepatitis C Virus Antigen
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) HbsAg-Screening Surface antigen
Interpreting Hepatitis & Viral Marker Profile results
Interpretations
- If you have signs or symptoms suggesting acute hepatitis like jaundice, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever or dark urine which might be due to Hepatitis B infection
- If you have signs or symptoms of chronic hepatitis which might indicate hepatitis C infection
- If you are pregnant
- If you have been in close contact with someone infected with Hepatitis B, C or HIV
- If your health care practitioner is suspecting HIV infection
- If you are on long term dialysis
- If you have ever injected illegal drugs