Hepatitis Panel Test

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Hepatitis Panel (4) Test

My recent hepatitis panel (4) test results shows: Hep A Ab Igm - negative, HbsAg screen - confirm, indicated, HbsAg confirmation - positive, Hep B Core Ab, Igm - negative, HCV Ab negative. My doctor asked me to go to a specialist since he's...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

The reactive hepatitis B surface antigen indicates that you are chronically infected. You do need further testing - such as a HBcore antibody which will likely be positive; HBeAntigen and antibody; and a HBV DNA level to see if virus is in your... Read more »

Hepatitis Panel, Acute W/Reflex

I went to the doctor yesterday for my blood work results and he told me that I tested positive for... Read more »

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. »

Hepatitis Panel

I had a hepatitis panel 2 months after a sexual encounter and it came back negative. What is a... Read more »

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Medicare Panel Advises Coverage for STD Tests, Counseling

If a new proposal is adopted, Medicare would include STD screenings for at-risk patients among the services it covers. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) also would add STD prevention counseling for patients at high/increased... Read more »

Hepatitis C Laboratory Tests

Liver Function Tests Viral Load Tests HCV Genotype Tests IL28B Genetic Test Blood Clotting Tests Several laboratory (blood) tests are used for hepatitis C (HCV). These include liver function tests, HCV viral load, genotype tests and... Read more »

Lactic Acidosis

Terms Used in This Fact Sheet Liver function tests (LFTs): tests that measure the blood levels of liver enzymes (proteins made and used by the liver) to determine if your liver is working properly. Mitochondrial toxicity: also referred to as... Read more »

Bayer Unit Gets FDA Hepatitis Test OK

On Monday, the diagnostics division of Bayer AG announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two of its automated hepatitis B tests. Bayer's Healthcare Diagnostics division said the first test detects the presence of hepatitis B virus... Read more »

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Hepatitis testing

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I know this isn't a hiv question,but does anyone know if hepatitis B and C testing is as accurate at 6 months as hiv tesing.Just wondering as ive tested neg for hiv and hep at 6 months,I know that the hiv is 100% accurate at 6 months but don't know... Read more »

South African AIDS Panel Report

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The South African government is currently confronted with the challenge of responding to the growing AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) epidemic. The governments response has been... Read more »

What is the Lymphocyte Subset Panel 5 Test

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When is the Lymphocyte Subset Panel 5 Test used and what does is cover?

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Need some help/ info abt Hepatitis B Anti Body

Posted by bstnguy25, 2 Replies

Hi everyone,

I sort of need it a help with regards my recent hepatitis B lab test.
I have been poz since 2006, in Dec 2010 i started my antiviral treatment. I am currently taking stocrin and kivexa. Since then, my viral load has been undetectable and... Read more »

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