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A hepatitis panel is a standard blood test that our providers will use to help screen you for the hepatitis virus, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C. (It is possible for someone to be infected with more than one or all three viruses.) These three viruses are the most common cause of someone's liver becoming inflamed, formally known as hepatitis. All three types of viruses can cause similar symptoms to hepatitis, so a panel will be able to help our provider determine which type of viral hepatitis someone has been exposed to.
There are different ways to determine if a patient has a hepatitis virus. Some of our tests will detect antibodies produced by the immune system when an infection occurs, while others will detect proteins and surface antigens.
The Hepatitis Panel at AFC Urgent Care includes:
It takes several weeks after exposure for a hepatitis viral infection for it to appear in panel results. Below are the minimum times it takes for one of the viruses to appear in test results:
The following symptoms may indicate a problem with someone's liver and should be seen by a provider for diagnostic testing, including testing for hepatitis:
These symptoms may take years to show, as this virus slowly damages the liver. A hepatitis panel may be helpful to check for exposure before liver damage occurs and symptoms begin to appear.
A negative test result means that you do not have an infection. If you test too early after exposure, it may not appear in the test results and instead give a false negative. A positive result indicates that you currently have or were at least exposed to hepatitis A, B, or C. Additional testing may be needed to confirm the infection and the status of a current infection.
Testing for hepatitis helps patients identify potential infections and ensures they get the proper care and treatment. It can also monitor their condition. It can also help prevent the spread of the virus within a community. The severity of viral hepatitis can range from a minor, temporary flu-like illness to a severe liver disease resulting in fatal liver damage. The symptoms, severity, and length of illness depend on the specific virus. Hepatitis can be either:
Hepatitis A is most likely to cause an acute infection, while hepatitis B and C can lead to a chronic infection that can cause liver inflammation and damage. Continued damage and inflammation to the liver can cause it to not work correctly and cause long-term problems such as:
Any of these can be life-threatening, and one of the most common reasons for a liver transplant in the United States is due to liver failure caused by Hepatitis B and C.
Anyone can be infected with hepatitis A, B, or C. However, certain parts of the community have higher risks of contracting viral hepatitis. The CDC has these recommendations for hepatitis screening.
Higher Risk for Hepatitis A:
Recommendations for Hepatitis B Screening:
Recommendations for Hepatitis C Screening
Come to AFC Urgent Care Frazer today for a Hepatitis Panel and get screened for hepatitis A, B, or C. We accept most major insurances, and our in-house lab can easily take samples to be tested.
If you have any questions about our Hepatitis Panel, please call (484) 329-6600 for more information. We are happy to assist you and provide more information.
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