CPG

Serological Testing for Suspected Viral Hepatitis

PUBLISHED: 1997	REVISED:January 2006
TOPIC: Hepatitis	SCOPE: Laboratory testing for viral hepatitis
ABSTRACT: This full text laboratory testing guideline provides information on who to test for infectious hepatitis (A, B, C, D, E, and emerging viruses) as well as the appropriate tests.
TARGET POPULATION: Patients with suspected acute or chronic viral hepatitis
EXCLUSIONS: • Where an infectious etiology is not a consideration • Outbreak investigations • Pregnant women undergoing routine prenatal screening for viral hepatitis

Summary: Serological Testing for Suspected Viral Hepatitis

Guideline: Serological Testing for Suspected Viral Hepatitis

Patient Information: Testing for Hepatitis

Working Group Membership

A multi-disciplinary team comprised of:

Microbiologist
General Practitioners
Gastroenterologist
Pathologist
University representative
Member of the public
Representative of Alberta Health and Wellness