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What Blood Tests Should Be Done Fore Hepatitis B And C Diagnosis?

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Posted on Fri, 23 May 2014
Question: Hi Doctor
I previously asked you a question regarding my elevated liver enzmyes . I am attaching the reports again. You suggested to get myself screened for Hep B and C. Can you tell me the exact blood test which is required for Hep B and C diagnosis.
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Answered by Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (2 days later)
Brief Answer:
Hello

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for the query.
Sorry for delay in answering the question.
Your reports are looking better as compared to previous reports.
Need to check hepatitis B and C as
1) HBsAg antigen testing
2) Anti HCV (Hepatitis C virus) antibodies (immunoassay)
tests too be done as basic screening tests.
If you are overweight need to cut down on weight.
Avoid alcohol.
Hope this answers your query.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Best wishes.
Happy to help.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (3 hours later)
Hi Doctor I had another full health test with abnormal LFT and Thyorid panel. Report attached.

Please suggest further course of action.
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Answered by Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (3 days later)
Brief Answer:
Hello

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for the query.
There is significant abnormality in your LFT and Thyroid profile report.
Need to get yourself evaluated with ultrasound abdomen testing, hepatitis B and C testing and need to consult an gastroenterologist and endocrinologist too.
If you are taking alcohol need to stop immediately.
Avoid painkillers if any.
Hope this answers your query.
Happy to help.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (2 days later)
Hi Doctor
As instructed by you I have consulted endocrinlogist for my abnormal TFT.

For abnormal LFT I have done my Hep C and Hep B testing . Reports attached.
Do I need to get the ultrasound also as I had done the ultrasound in 2012 and there were no abnormalities.
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Answered by Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (22 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Hello

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for the query,
Well the reports are normal. Need not worry. no need to repeat ultrasound now.
Can get your LFT repeated after 3 months. Follow the lifestyle modifications as suggested above and hopefully you should recover.
Best wishes.
Happy to help.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Blood Tests Should Be Done Fore Hepatitis B And C Diagnosis?

Brief Answer: Hello Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for the query. Sorry for delay in answering the question. Your reports are looking better as compared to previous reports. Need to check hepatitis B and C as 1) HBsAg antigen testing 2) Anti HCV (Hepatitis C virus) antibodies (immunoassay) tests too be done as basic screening tests. If you are overweight need to cut down on weight. Avoid alcohol. Hope this answers your query. Wish you a speedy recovery. Best wishes. Happy to help.