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Hepatitis B - HBsAg positive
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
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
Patient Education/Information (includes preps)
1)Hepatitis B
2)American Association for The Study of Liver Diseases
3)Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
4)National Institutes of Health
5)American Liver Foundation
Appointment Timeframe 1-6 weeks, Hepatitis Clinic
How to Get Results to Consultant UMHS Patients: See CareWeb
External Patients: Fax non-UM records and MRI films to GI Scheduling office
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
Revised on: 01/27/2011
 
 

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