In hepatitis, Inflammation occurs in the liver and causes mild to severe infections such as redness, warmth, swelling, and pain. It can be preventable and treatable. There are 5 types of Hepatitis:
What Do You Mean by the Term Hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A denoted as HAV, is a type of Hepatitis that causes inflammation in the liver it shows minor acute symptoms and it can be cured by itself if it is not treated because of lifelong immunity. A small proportion of people will die. It is an epidemic worldwide. The main causes of infection are lacking pure and safe water, proper Hygiene, and poor sanitation and to control this viral infection of Hepatitis A virus a safe and secure effective vaccine is available.
Causes of Hepatitis A Virus
HAV causes hepatitis A and transmission of this virus is from the infected person's stool.
- Contact that person who already suffered from this virus and shake their hand with you without washing their hands after using the washroom.
- Consumption of water is from contaminated zones.
- Eating the food without rinse.
- Direct contact with an infected person who suffered from HAV.
Symptoms of Hepatitis A
HAV is sometimes asymptomatic and symptomatic conditions in adults than children. Their symptomatic condition starts 2 to 7 weeks after viral infection.
- Dark yellow urination
- constipation
- Tiredness
- Fever
- Muscle pain
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Jaundice
Causes of Hepatitis A
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Rarely do we see that HAV may lead to liver failure in adults above the age of 50.
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Transplantation of the liver from another individual.
How is Hepatitis A Diagnosed?
Molecular diagnosis and clinical we can diagnose the hepatitis A Virus.
How Can Hepatitis A be treated?
- No specific treatment.
- Proper rest at your home.
- Drink a lot of liquids and eat healthy and light food.
- Medication
- Consult your nearest doctor.
Can Hepatitis A be prevented?
- Vaccination
- Improve your hygiene.
- Proper sanitation.
What is the Method for Testing?
PCR techniques are a rapid, highly specific, and sensitive method for HAV PCR detection in a patient’s sample. In PCR, specific primers and fluorescent probes are synthesized for the HAV and amplified so that a very small number of genes of interest can also get detected by the detector, and the result can be recorded and visualized.
Procedure for HAV PCR Test
- Sample Collection: Blood Sample drawn in an EDTA Tube from the vein of the patient’s arm.
- Sample Transport: Collected EDTA blood tube stored at 2 to 4OC temperature and transported to testing molecular Lab.
- Sample Processing: DNA is isolated from Blood samples using fully automated Nucleic acid extraction machines. After that HAV PCR is amplified with the help of a PCR machine.
- Result Analysis: The doctor will analyze the result, whether the HAV is amplified or not, which concludes the positive or Negative result for HAV. Finally, the Report is authenticated and released.
What Does the HAV PCR Test Result Mean?
The HAV result is reported as Positive or Negative.
Requirement for HAV PCR Testing
There is no special requirement for testing however it’s better to inform the phlebotomist if you are taking any medication or have any allergy or medical condition such as bleeding or clotting.
The Risk Associated with HAV Testing
There is no risk involved in HAV testing, therefore the patient does not require any special attention after testing.
Note for patients: although blood is collected from experienced phlebotomists, there are chances that patients may feel discomfort or pain at the vein puncture site which is normal.
HAV PCR test Cost in Delhi /NCR
The price of the HAV PCR test varies from lab to lab and depends on Lab certification, the instrument used, and qualified technical staff and doctors.
How can Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre help me if I get infected by the Hepatitis A virus?
Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center is one of the most renowned and best well-established diagnostic centers based in Delhi. Paving its way for 23 years and counting since 2001 it has been even approved by NABH and NABL.
Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center has been known over the decades to offer reliable results with good affordable prices for ample laboratory tests for numerous diseases. we are offering 50% off on many tests and scans. The lab has state-of-the-art machines such as Bio-Rad Real-Time PCR machine, fully closed Truelab Quattro Real-Time Quantitative PCR Machine, Genetix HT 96 Purifier Machine, and qualified techniques to perform testing and doctor for result analysis and report authentication. The facility for Pathology testing operates 24x7, 365 days, providing service to patients round the clock!
Free home blood sample collection is also available at Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center.
Note on Home blood sample service
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