Autoimmune Diseases Nerve Damage
- Hepatitis - Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors and Transmission
- Prevention
- Prognosis
- Symptoms
Diagnosis
Doctors diagnose hepatitis based on a physical examination and the results of blood tests. In addition to specific tests for hepatitis antibodies, doctors will order other types of blood tests to evaluate liver function.
Specific Tests for Hepatitis A
Blood tests are used to identify IgM anti-HAV antibodies, substances that the body produces to fight hepatitis A infection.
Specific Tests for Hepatitis B
There are many different blood tests for detecting the hepatitis B virus. Standard...
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