Hepatitis A (IgM)

A blood test for Hepatitis A IgM antibodies, used to check for a recent Hepatitis A infection; suited to anyone wanting to check for recent exposure via a clinic or nurse-visit blood draw.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Hepatitis A (IgM)

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
5 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

  • Hepatitis A (IgM)

About this test

This test looks for Hepatitis A IgM antibodies in a blood sample, which the provider states will indicate a recent infection with the Hepatitis A virus. As a single-marker test, it is a targeted check rather than a broader panel.

We do not track other tests specifically grouped against this one, but within the wider set of 79 similarly sized immunity and infection tests we track, its £89.25 price sits well below the £144.25 median, around 38% cheaper, which drives a strong value-for-money score. Clinical depth is modest by definition, since it measures a single marker, placing it in the 36th percentile of immunity tests for depth.

Collection convenience is limited because it requires a venous blood draw at a clinic, although a nurse home visit is offered as an alternative to attending in person. Results and follow-up score well thanks to doctor review, and results are returned within 5 days.

Who is it for?

This suits people who specifically want to check for a recent Hepatitis A infection via a blood test, and who are able to attend a clinic or arrange a nurse home visit, since this is not available as an at-home finger-prick test. Doctor review and a 5-day turnaround make it reasonably quick to act on.

We do not track directly comparable Hepatitis A IgM tests from other providers, so we cannot point to a cheaper or more convenient alternative specifically for this marker.

How it works

You have a venous blood sample taken, either at a clinic or through a nurse home visit, since this is not available as a finger-prick test. The lab checks for Hepatitis A IgM antibodies, and a doctor reviews the result. Turnaround is 5 days.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Costs 38% less than the median for comparably sized immunity and infection tests we track
  • Doctor reviews every result before you receive it
  • Nurse home visit offered as an alternative to a clinic appointment

Cons

  • Not available as an at-home finger-prick test
  • Single-marker test, so does not cover wider infection or liver markers
  • No directly comparable Hepatitis A IgM tests tracked yet

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Hepatitis A IgM test priced below the immunity-test median
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This blood test checks for Hepatitis A IgM antibodies, used to indicate a recent Hepatitis A infection. It costs £89.25, around 38% below the £144.25 median for the 79 similarly sized immunity and infection tests we track, though it requires a venous blood draw at a clinic or nurse visit rather than a finger-prick. Results are reviewed by a doctor within 5 days.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 7.0/10

    The listing publishes the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state a proper description, what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 6.6/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 36th percentile of immunity tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 8.0/10

    A blood sample taken at home by a visiting nurse or phlebotomist; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 5 days, slower than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 7.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.

  • Value for money 8.4/10

    £89.25 against a median of £144.25 for the 79 similarly sized immunity tests we track (-38%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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