Having reviewed some basic background information on HAV, HBV, and HCV, this course will now address laboratory assays for each of these viruses. The so-called 'acute viral hepatitis panel' usually consists of the following markers:
- Hepatitis A IgM Ab
- Hepatitis B core IgM Ab
- Hepatitis B surface Ag
- Hepatitis C Ab
This course will discuss these assays and their clinical utility. First, we will provide a short overview of the current testing methodologies used in these assays.