HEPATITIS B CORE IGM ANTIBODY

The Hepatitis B core IgM antibody (anti‑HBc IgM) test detects IgM antibodies produced shortly after hepatitis B virus exposure, making it a reliable marker of recent or acute infection even during the early “window” period when other markers may be absent. It is used to diagnose new infections, investigate symptoms such as jaundice or raised liver enzymes, and screen contacts or healthcare workers after a known exposure to enable rapid clinical or public‑health action. Performed at home across Dubai by trained phlebotomists with prompt laboratory processing, this service delivers fast, reliable results and supports timely medical consultation or specialist referral—patients should inform the collector of any immunosuppressive therapy or recent hepatitis B vaccination and bring valid ID.

• Hepatitis B core IgM antibody (anti-HBc IgM)
• Specimen: Serum or plasma (venous blood)
• Method: Qualitative immunoassay
• Report: Reactive / Non‑reactive — indicates recent/acute HBV infection

• Detects recent/acute Hepatitis B infection by measuring IgM anti-HBc (core IgM antibody).
• Recommended after recent exposure or new liver-related symptoms to confirm an active, recent HBV infection.
• Convenient home sample collection across Dubai with secure lab-grade testing and fast turnaround.
• Includes clinical interpretation and guidance on next steps, with referrals to UAE healthcare providers if positive.
• Not a marker of vaccination or long-term immunity—positive IgM anti-HBc indicates recent infection and may need HBsAg/HBV DNA follow-up.

• Detects IgM anti-HBc to identify recent/acute Hepatitis B infection, an early marker after exposure
• At-home blood collection by certified phlebotomists across Dubai with flexible booking
• Rapid, laboratory-grade assay with fast turnaround (typically within 24–48 hours) and secure digital results
• Supports prompt clinical decisions — isolation measures, further testing, and physician referral when needed
• Confidential reporting in line with UAE healthcare privacy standards, with optional specialist consultation or referral

• At-home venous blood collection by trained phlebotomists across Dubai
• Detects recent/acute Hepatitis B infection by identifying IgM anti-HBc antibodies
• Processed in accredited UAE laboratories with rapid turnaround (typically 24–48 hours) and secure digital report
• Recommended for post-exposure or acute symptom assessment; not a vaccine-immunity test—confirmatory HBsAg/anti-HBs testing may be advised