Does hepatitis show up in routine blood work?

Question

I've been feeling a bit fatigued lately, so my doctor ordered some general blood work. I'm concerned about hepatitis. Will standard routine blood work be enough to detect if I have hepatitis, or should I specifically ask for a different test?

Rajiv Nandy · Accepted Answer

My general practitioner mentioned that routine blood tests like a CBC or lipid profile won't detect it. Only a dedicated hepatitis antigen or antibody blood test can confirm the presence of the virus.

Mini Thomas · Answer

Not directly in basic routine blood work. It might show elevated SGOT/SGPT levels in an LFT, which suggests liver issues, but you need specific viral marker tests to confirm hepatitis.

Sharanappa Gowda · Answer

When my relative had it, his regular yearly health checkup reports looked mostly normal except for a slight liver enzyme change. The doctor had to write a separate test specifically for hepatitis to find it.

Manju Bala · Answer

Basic package tests don't include this. It is better to plan and ask the lab for a specific hepatitis test combo, which costs around 500 to 1000 rupees extra depending on the city.

Devendra Singh · Answer

Don't get confused by basic reports. If you are worried, simply ask your laboratory or doctor to perform a specific hepatitis panel test. It will clear all your doubts.

Kanti Patel · Answer

Routine tests don't show it directly. I tried many herbal detoxes thinking it was normal acidity, but later realized only a proper medical blood test for hepatitis can show what is actually happening inside.

Does hepatitis show up in routine blood work?

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Consult a internal medicine specialist

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