Hepatitis A, B & C Panel Popular

This comprehensive hepatitis panel is a simple blood test that screens for hepatitis A, B, and C, the three most common viral infections that affect the liver. Since symptoms of hepatitis often overlap, this panel helps identify which specific virus you may have been exposed to so you can take the next step toward clarity and care.

Hepatitis viruses are contagious and can cause inflammation of the liver. Early detection is an important step in protecting your health and preventing long-term liver damage.

What's In This Test:

This test looks for antibodies and antigens that signal a current or past hepatitis infection:

• Hepatitis A Virus Antibody, IgM
• Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) – the earliest detectable marker of hepatitis B infection
• Hepatitis C Virus Antibody

These markers help determine if you've recently been infected or have had exposure in the past.

Why This Test Matters:

Timely testing can help prevent serious liver complications. Viral hepatitis can range from a short-term illness to chronic, long-lasting disease. Chronic infections, especially hepatitis B and C, can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure, or liver cancer if left untreated.

Most people with hepatitis A recover fully, while hepatitis B and C can become chronic and require medical monitoring or treatment. Early detection gives you the best chance to protect your liver health and prevent long-term damage.

How Hepatitis Spreads:

Understanding transmission can help you make informed decisions about testing:

• Hepatitis A (HAV) spreads through contaminated food or water, personal contact, or caring for someone who is ill.
• Hepatitis B (HBV) is spread through blood, semen, and vaginal fluids, commonly through sexual contact, household exposure, or shared injection equipment.
• Hepatitis C (HCV) is primarily spread through blood-to-blood contact, often from shared needles or unsterile equipment.

What Your Results May Indicate:

• Negative Result: No signs of hepatitis infection were detected.
• Positive Result: You may have a current or past infection. Additional testing may be performed to confirm active infection, such as a follow-up Hepatitis C RNA test for those with a positive hepatitis C antibody.

Who Is at Higher Risk?

While anyone can be infected, risk increases with certain behaviours or exposures.

Higher Risk for Hepatitis A

• Close contact with someone infected
• Travel to countries where hepatitis A is common
• Men who have sex with men
• Drug use (injection or non-injection)
• Certain clotting disorders
• Occupational exposure to nonhuman primates

CDC Screening Recommendations for Hepatitis B

• People born in regions with high HBV rates
• Men who have sex with men
• People who inject drugs
• People with HIV
• Individuals needing immunosuppressive therapy
• Those with elevated liver enzymes
• People with end-stage renal disease
• Pregnant individuals

CDC Screening Recommendations for Hepatitis C

• Adults born between 1945–1965
• Anyone who has ever injected drugs, even once
• People on long-term hemodialysis
• Individuals with persistent abnormal liver tests
• People with HIV
• Recipients of blood products or organ transplants before 1992
• Healthcare or occupational exposures to HCV-positive blood

Why You Shouldn’t Wait To Test:

When hepatitis goes undiagnosed, the virus can continue damaging the liver without you realising it, often for years. Because many people have few or no symptoms, the infection can quietly progress and lead to serious health complications, including:

• Chronic liver inflammation: Ongoing inflammation gradually weakens the liver and reduces its ability to function properly.
• Liver scarring (cirrhosis): Long-term damage can lead to scar tissue replacing healthy liver tissue. Cirrhosis is irreversible and can cause significant health problems.
• Liver failure: As liver function declines, the body can no longer filter toxins, produce essential proteins, or support digestion, leading to life-threatening complications.
• Liver cancer: Chronic hepatitis B and C significantly increase the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common form of liver cancer.
• Serious health symptoms over time: Untreated hepatitis can eventually cause jaundice, abdominal swelling, confusion, bleeding disorders, and extreme fatigue as the liver deteriorates.
• Transmission to others: Without knowing your status, you may unintentionally put partners or household members at risk.

Delaying testing can leave you unsure about your health and unaware of a potential hepatitis infection that may already be affecting your liver. Because many people experience mild or no symptoms, waiting can allow silent damage to progress without your knowledge. Testing now provides clarity, helps protect your long-term liver health, and ensures you can take the right steps sooner rather than later. Early awareness empowers you to safeguard both yourself and those around you.

Who Should Consider This Test?

You may want to get tested if you believe you’ve been exposed to hepatitis, even if you feel completely well.

Testing is also recommended for anyone experiencing symptoms of liver inflammation, including:

• Fever
• Nausea or vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Dark urine or pale stool
• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
• Abdominal discomfort
• Fatigue

Many people with hepatitis, especially hepatitis B and C, may have mild or no symptoms at all, sometimes for years. That’s why proactive testing is key.

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