OVERVIEW

Viral Hepatitis Lab Essentials is organized by Medmastery

Release Date: This activity was originally released for credit on Feb 19, 2018.
Review Date: This activity was reviewed on Jan 27, 2020.
Termination Date: This activity is valid for credit through Feb 19, 2022.

Credit Designation Statement
CME Consultants designates this online enduring material activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Description:
Lab investigations are crucial for diagnosing viral hepatic infections, but they can be tricky to interpret. In this course, we will cover the pathophysiology, lab markers, and clinical presentation of hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. You’ll learn how to interpret the lab reports to diagnose different types of viral hepatic infections and how to distinguish between past infections and vaccinations.

After completing this course, you will be able to
• Describe the progression of viral infections of the liver
• Decide which lab parameters to consider
• Recognize whether the patient is contagious
• Differentiate acute from chronic states of viral infections
• Diagnose past infection and immunity
• Identify if the patient has been vaccinated against viral hepatitis
• Identify patients who may be at higher risk for infection.