Table 4.
Stepwise lab assays for confirmation of hepatitis B and C infection.
| Virus | Lab Test | Extended I | Extended II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis B | HBs-Antigen, anti-HBs, anti-HBc (HBe-antigen, anti HBe) | Quantitative PCR, (and genotype), Look for Hepatitis D |
C5aa [95] HBsAg-anti-HBsAg complexes [96] |
| Hepatitis C | Anti-HCV, HCV antigen, HCV-PCR Immunoblot |
Quantitative PCR (and genotype) | Cryoglobulins, circulating immune complexes [97] |
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Please note, that in current practice complement analysis is mostly absent.