Hepatitis A (HAV): Real-time PCR-qualitative determination

Analysis by method Real-time PCR makes it possible to detect Hepatitis A virus RNA in the early stages of infection, before antibodies or symptoms appear. This is one of the most accurate modern methods that allows confirming the presence of an active infection.

What does the test determine?

• Presence of HAV genetic material in the blood

• The fact of active infection

• Risks of transmitting the virus to other people

Who is recommended to undergo the analysis?

• If hepatitis A is suspected (weakness, nausea, abdominal pain, dark urine, jaundice)

• After contact with a sick person

• With a sudden deterioration in liver parameters (ALT, AST, bilirubin)

• For food industry workers, educational institutions, and medical workers

• For control after HAV infection

Advantages of Real-time PCR:

• High sensitivity and specificity

• Detecting the virus before antibodies appear

• Accurate confirmation of the presence of infection

• Quick results

Preparation for analysis:
No special preparation is required. The sample is taken from venous blood.

What is important to know:
The method is high-quality — the result has two options:

• Detected — confirms the presence of HAV

• Not detected — no genetic material of the virus was found

Laboratory Medilab Plus conducts research using modern equipment, which guarantees accuracy and speed of diagnostics.