T089. Laboratory Diagnosis of Viral Hepatitis: An Update
Originally Presented: December 2, 2009 December 2, 2009
Speaker: Stephen J. Cavalieri

Summary of Session: Review of laboratory methods for the diagnosis of hepatitis caused by HAV, HBV, HCV, HDV, HEV and HGV.

Objectives: Upon completion of this Teleconference, participants should be able to:

• Name the test(s) of choice for the laboratory diagnosis of hepatitis caused by HAV, HBV, and HCV;
• List the available molecular tests for HBV and HCV infections and describe how they are used; and
• List the test(s) of choice for the laboratory diagnosis of hepatitis caused by HDV and HEV.

Intended Audience: Division C; medical technologists, clinical microbiologists, primary care and infectious disease physicians, and pathology residents.

CME Disclosures: The Presenter has nothing to disclose.

Termination of CME Credit: This program will not be eligible for CME credit after December 2, 2010 # December 2, 2010