Viral hepatitis – Markers, Hepatotropic Viruses markers Summary
Sample
- These tests are done in the serum of the patients.
- Various viral markers for the diagnosis of viral hepatitis by various viruses.
| Viral Hepatitis | Antigen / Antibody | Appear | Antigen / Antibody Disappears | Stage of Disease |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | HAV-IgM | 4 to 6 weeks | 3 to 4 months | Acute infection |
| HAV-IgA | 8 to 12 weeks | 10 years | previous infection | |
| Hepatitis B | HBsAg | 4 to 12 weeks | 1 to 3 months | Acute HBV infection |
| HBsAb | 3 to 4 months | 6 to 10 years | Immunity to HBV infection | |
| HBeAg | 1 to 3 weeks | 6 to 8 weeks | Acute HBV infection | |
| HBeAb | 4 to 6 weeks | 4 to 6 years | End of acute HBV infection | |
| HBc IgM | 2 to 12 weeks | 3 to 6 months | Acute HBV infection | |
| HBcAb-Total | 3 to 12 months | for life | Recovery, or previous infection | |
| HCV | HCV-Ag | 2 to 12 weeks | persists | Acute or chronic infection |
| HCV-IgG | 3 to 4 months | 2 years | past infection | |
| HDV | HDV- Ag | 1 to 3 days | 3 to 5 days | Acute infection |
| HDV-IgM | 10 days | 1 to 3 months | Acute infection | |
| HDV-Ab total | 2 to 3 days | 7 to 14 months | Chronic HDV infection |