| Hepatitis B - HBsAg positive
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| Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines |
| 1) |
CBC, LFT, PT, HBeAg/anti-HBe, quantitative HBV DNA by PCR |
| 2) |
Anti-HCV, Fe/TIBC |
| 3) |
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and RUQUS if clinical suspicion of cirrhosis or patient > 40 yr |
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| Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit |
| 1) |
Decrease or abstain from alcohol |
| 2) |
Hepatitis A vaccination |
| 3) |
Advise on precautions to prevent transmission |
| 4) |
Screen spouse and family members for HBsAg and anti-HBs, vaccinate susceptible family members |
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| Patient Education/Information (includes preps) |
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| Appointment Timeframe |
1-6 weeks, Hepatitis Clinic
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| How to Get Results to Consultant |
UMHS Patients: See CareWeb
External Patients: Fax non-UM records and MRI films to GI Scheduling office
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| Clinic Contact Information |
Physicians: 800-962-3555 or 800-395-6431
Patients: 800-395-6431 |
| Clinic Location Sites |
GI Clinic Locations |
| UM Consulting Physician |
Hepatology Faculty
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| Revised on: |
01/27/2011 |
