Lab test

Hepatitis A Virus IgM Antibody (HAV IgM)

Key Aspects of the HAV IgM Test Purpose: Diagnoses acute HAV infection, helps distinguish it from other liver diseases (B, C, E), and assists in managing outbreaks. Method: A qualitative blood test (serum) using…

Sample: Serum
Preparation: No fasting needed
Report in: 48 hours
Collection: At your home

About this test

Key Aspects of the HAV IgM Test

Purpose: Diagnoses acute HAV infection, helps distinguish it from other liver diseases (B, C, E), and assists in managing outbreaks.
Method: A qualitative blood test (serum) using techniques like chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA).
Timing: IgM antibody appears shortly after infection (before symptom onset) and usually disappears within 6 months, while IgG appears later for long-term immunity.
Preparation: No fasting or special precautions are necessary.

When is the Test Ordered?

Healthcare providers order this test if a patient presents with hepatitis symptoms, including:

Fever and Fatigue
Nausea and Vomiting
Abdominal pain (often in the right upper quadrant)
Dark urine and pale-coloured stool
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)

Preparation

No fasting is needed for this test. You can book any available slot.
Keep your doctor’s prescription or test request handy if you have one, and take regular medicines as your doctor has advised.
Tell the sample collector if you take blood thinners, and wear a sleeve that rolls above the elbow.

How home sample collection works

1
Choose your tests
Add single tests or a package to the cart and check fasting needs.
2
Pick a collection slot
Half-hour slots from 30 minutes ahead, up to 10 days out. Pay online.
3
A sample collector visits
They confirm the visit with a one-time code, then take the sample.
4
Report in your account
The lab uploads the report and you are notified to download it.

Where we collect samples at home

Lab tests with home sample collection reach 70 Hyderabad pin codes today, across these areas:

Coverage differs street to street and grows as professionals join. Check your pin code to see what reaches your address.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Hepatitis A Virus IgM Antibody (HAV IgM) cost in Hyderabad?

Hepatitis A Virus IgM Antibody (HAV IgM) costs ₹1,199 on Aish Health in Hyderabad, down from ₹1,299. There is no separate home collection fee; any GST or busy-hour charge is shown before you pay.

Do I need to fast before Hepatitis A Virus IgM Antibody (HAV IgM)?

No, fasting is not needed for this test, so you can book any available slot.

When will I get the Hepatitis A Virus IgM Antibody (HAV IgM) report?

The expected report time is 48 hours. The partner lab uploads the report as a PDF to your order and you are notified to download it.

What sample is collected for Hepatitis A Virus IgM Antibody (HAV IgM)?

Serum sample is collected at your home by a sample collector.

Can I cancel a lab test booking?

Yes. Cancel before a sample collector accepts or more than 1 hour before the slot for a full refund. Within 1 hour of the slot there is no refund, and once the sample collector is on the way the booking can no longer be cancelled.

Can I book tests for a family member?

Yes. Add them as a family member in your account and choose them as the patient when booking, so the report is filed under their name.

Can I pay cash when the sample is collected?

No. Lab tests booked on the website or app are paid online when you book, by card, UPI or your Aish Health wallet.

₹1,199

₹1,2998% off