# Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM

> This test detects IgM antibodies, which are specific proteins the immune system produces rapidly to fight a recent Hepatitis A virus infection. It helps determine if current symptoms like fatigue, nausea, or yellowing of the skin are caused by an active case of Hepatitis A. By identifying a new infection, this test helps rule out other causes of liver inflammation. However, it does not show if you have long-term immunity from a previous infection or vaccination.

- Labcorp code: 006734
- Category: [Infections](https://app.picardo.health/labs/tests/infections.md)
- Price: shown at checkout, before payment.
- Blood draw: free at a Labcorp location, or $75.00 at home.
- Order link: https://app.picardo.health/labs/order?tests=006734&ref=assistant

## About ordering

A licensed physician reviews every order before any test is run, and results arrive in the person's Picardo account. Ordering is open to adults 18 and over in the US, except New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Maine. General health information, not medical advice.