Acute Viral Hepatitis Panel (Online CE Course)

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Authors: Drew Dismukes, MHA, MLS(ASCP) and Kevin F. Foley, PhD, DABCC, MT, SC ;
Reviewer: Alexandru Casapu, MBA, MLS(ASCP)^CM, PBT^CM

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This course provides a review of the acute hepatitis panel. This includes the tests involved, their methodologies, and how their results are interpreted. The course also provides a greater understanding of the Hepatitis A, B, and C viruses, including their respective infection routes, treatment, prognosis, population at risk, and symptoms. At the end of the course, a look at the potential future of hepatitis testing is reviewed.

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Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours (acceptable for AMT, ASCP, and state recertification): 1 hour(s)

Approved through 4/30/2024

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel Credit Hours - General (Serology/Immunology): 1 hour(s)

Approved through 4/30/2024

Objectives

State reasons and indications for hepatitis testing.
List the common causes of acute hepatitis.
Discuss testing methods used for the evaluation of hepatitis infection and how results are interpreted.

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Course Outline

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Acute Hepatitis

Acute Hepatitis Statistics
Acute Hepatitis Panel

Patient exhibiting symptoms

Purpose of the Acute Hepatitis Panel
Symptoms Typical of Acute Hepatitis
An acute hepatitis panel assesses which of the following infections?
Which of the following set of laboratory results is most consistent with acute hepatitis?

Common causes of acute hepatitis

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A Overview
Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) Prognosis and Treatment

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B Overview
Populations at Risk of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
Acute Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Prognosis
Chronic Hepatitis B Prognosis
Hepatitis B Treatment

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C Overview
Hepatitis C Prognosis
Hepatitis C Treatment

Other Causes of Hepatitis

Which Hepatitis virus is self-limiting, and typically subsides in several weeks?
Chronic HBV is most prevalent in which patient population?
Other Hepatitis Viruses

Acute Viral Hepatitis Panel

Overview of the Acute Viral Hepatitis Panel

Testing Methods

Immunoassay
Enzyme Immunoassays
Chemiluminescent Immunoassays

Hepatitis A IgM Ab

Assay and Interpretation

Hepatitis B assays

Hepatitis B Assays

Hep B assay interpretations

Interpretation of Hepatitis B assays
If both HBsAg and HBcM are positive, what form of hepatitis does the patient have?
A reactive HBc IgM assay is suggestive of acute HBV.

Hepatitis C Ab

Interpretation of HCV Results
Interpretation of HCV Results, continued

Future of Hepatitis Testing

Efforts to Lower Hepatitis Rates
Future of Hepatitis Testing
Future of Hepatitis Testing, continued
Conclusion

References

References

Additional Information

Level of Instruction: Intermediate

Intended Audience: Medical laboratory scientists, medical laboratory technicians, pathology residents, MLS students, and other health care personnel who have an interest in this subject matter.

Author Information:

Drew Dismukes, MHA, MLS(ASCP) has over ten years of experience as a medical laboratory scientist, and charge tech. He currently works at Parkwest Memorial Center. Drew holds a BS in Clinical Lab Science from the University of South Alabama and a MHA from Bellevue University.

Kevin F. Foley, PhD, DABCC, MT, SC is the director of clinical pathology for the Kaiser Permanente Northwest region. He also teaches clinical chemistry at Oregon Health Sciences University. Dr. Foley earned his PhD in clinical pharmacology and toxicology at East Carolina School of Medicine in North Carolina. He received a PhD in clinical pharmacology and toxicology from Brody School of Medicine, Greenville, NC. He has been working in laboratory medicine for over 15 years, starting his career as a medical technologist.

Reviewer Information: Alexandru Casapu, MBA, MLS(ASCP)^CM, PBT^CM, has over 20 years of experience as a medical laboratory scientist, section supervisor, and laboratory manager. He is the former Director of Clinical Laboratory Technology Program at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. He is currently a Program Director at MediaLab, Inc. Alexandru holds BS degrees in Biology and Medical Technology from Clark Atlanta University and a MBA from the University of Georgia.

Course Description: After completion of this course, the student will have a better understanding of acute hepatitis laboratory panels. Laboratory tests, the methodologies employed, and interpretation of results will be covered. The student should also gain a greater understanding of the public health implications of Hepatitis A, B, and C including their prevalence, symptoms, and treatment.