Hepatitis: Tests & Diagnosis

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  • Liver and Spleen Scan

    11/28/06, Healthwise

    A liver and spleen scan is a nuclear scan that is done to look at these organs for disease.

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  • Liver Biopsy

    09/01/06, Healthwise

    A liver biopsy is done using a long needle inserted between two of the right lower ribs to remove a sample of liver tissue. The tissue sample is sent to a laboratory and looked at under a microscope to see if there are any liver probl

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  • Hepatitis A - Exams and Tests

    11/16/06, Healthwise

    A thorough medical history and physical examination provide valuable information about your symptoms and whether it is likely that you have been exposed to the hepatitis A virus (HAV).

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  • Liver function tests

    08/27/07, Healthwise

    Some blood tests are used to determine whether your liver is damaged or inflamed. Although these tests help your doctor evaluate how well your liver is working, they cannot tell if you have hepatitis C.

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  • Hepatitis C - Exams and Tests

    08/27/07, Healthwise

    Asking questions about your medical history and doing a physical exam will help your doctor determine your chances of having hepatitis C. Often, people find out by accident that they have hepatitis C, such as when donating bl

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  • Hepatitis B Virus Tests

    10/15/07, Healthwise

    Hepatitis B virus (HBV) tests check for substances in the blood that show whether a hepatitis B infection is active or has occurred in the past. The tests look for different signs of infection (markers):

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  • Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)

    01/26/06, Healthwise

    An aspartate aminotransferase (AST) test measures the amount of this enzyme in the blood. AST is normally found in red blood cells, liver, heart, muscle tissue, pancreas, and kidneys. AST formerly was called serum glutam

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  • Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)

    01/18/06, Healthwise

    An alanine aminotransferase (ALT) test measures the amount of this enzyme in the blood. ALT is found mainly in the liver, but also in smaller amounts in the kidneys, heart, muscles, and pancreas. ALT formerly was called serum

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  • Hepatitis B - Exams and Tests

    10/15/07, Healthwise

    Your health professional will diagnose hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection based on a physical examination, your medical history, and blood tests. You will be asked questions about risk factors for hepatitis B (such as about your job or

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  • Hepatitis C Virus Tests

    08/27/07, Healthwise

    Hepatitis C virus (HCV) test is a blood test that looks for proteins (antibodies) or genetic material (DNA or RNA) of the virus that causes hepatitis C. These proteins will be present in your blood if you have a hepatitis C infection n

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