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What is Hepatitis?

Hepatitis is a general term used to describe inflammation of the liver. One can spread the virus even though he/she shows no symptoms. There are several types of hepatitis, but the three most common & prevalent types are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C, etc. Hepatitis is preventable with a vaccination. The treatment for viral hepatitis depends on the type and stage of the infection. Over the last several years, excellent treatments for both hepatitis B and C have become available.

How Hepatitis is caused:

Liver inflammation can be caused by several viruses (viral hepatitis), Toxins, chemicals, drugs, Heavy alcohol use, certain medical conditions, genetic disorders, or an overactive immune system that mistakenly attacks the liver, called autoimmune hepatitis. Hepatitis can spread by Having direct contact with infected blood or the body fluids of someone who’s got the disease, Sharing dirty needles, use of drugs, You knowingly have had direct contact with persons who have hepatitis.

What are the Symptoms of Hepatitis?

Hepatitis can cause a range of health problems and can be fatal.  Many people with hepatitis will not have any symptoms at all. When they do occur, symptoms of all three of the most common types of hepatitis are very similar and may include:

• Dark urine
• Stomach pain
• Yellowing of skin or eyes
• Pale or clay-colored stool
• Low-grade fever
• Loss of Appetite
• Nausea or Vomiting etc.

Most people have vague or no symptoms at all; hence, viral hepatitis is often referred to as a silent disease.

Do I need to check myself for Hepatitis? 

Since many people with hepatitis will not have any symptoms at all, it is always a wise thing to go for a Hepatitis Test. But if experience symptoms like Dark urine, Stomach pain, Loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, etc., it becomes mandatory for you to go for a Blood test.

Which Tests are included in the Hepatitis profile?

You need to check yourself for all these types of infection including Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C for periodic Check-ups, But at least two most common types i.e. Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C, must be screened. In addition, the levels of liver enzymes such as SGOT, SGPT, Alkaline phosphatase & GGT should be taken into prime consideration.

Do I need to go to the lab for a Hepatitis Test? 

You may visit the lab to give Samples for Hepatitis evaluation if you can easily walk to the lab. However, samples can be taken from your home or your office lab at the time of your convenience if you wish to do so. We are an ISO 9001: 2015 Certified Healthcare Service provider in Amritsar. Our phlebotomists/technicians are highly trained and always ready to fulfill your Blood test Requirements. It is our mission to make quality healthcare services available to every individual. We understand how necessary a health test can be in the case of a serious illness and how important it is, in the case of preventive health care to detect a disease at the earlier stages, to find a cure. Just make a call at our pathology lab, fix a time of your convenience for Blood withdrawal, and get all your required blood tests performed in the comfort of your own home or office. The tests are carried over by highly qualified professionals performing their jobs with complete accuracy on next-level medical technology in the lab. Online reports are generated almost the same day, reducing the overall Turnaround Time.

What are the costs associated with getting a Hepatitis Test at Yuvraj Path Labs?

The costs for Hepatitis tests at Yuvraj Path Labs can vary depending on the specific type of test you need. Typically, we offer tests for Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). However, the exact pricing details are not listed on their website. For precise cost information, it is recommended to check our Lab test List directly. To Book an appointment for Home Blood Sample Collection, either for taking a Hepatitis Testing or for a specific test for a disease or as prescribed by your Doctor, OR for preventive Full Body check-ups,  Just make a Call at 9988007576, 9988357500.  

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