Laboratory Testing

At a glance

This page provides links to pages with comprehensive information on laboratory testing, serological interpretation, and diagnosis for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D, and hepatitis E.

Healthcare professional in their lab conducting hepatitis laboratory testing

Resources

These links include laboratory testing information for all hepatitis viruses.

A medical sample in a test tube that is labelled "Hepatitis A Test"
Clinical Screening and Diagnosis for Hepatitis A
For health professionals, learn more about hepatitis A testing guidelines.
A healthcare professional prepping a patient for medical testing
Clinical Testing and Diagnosis for Hepatitis B
Learn about CDC recommendations for routine hepatitis B testing, vaccination, and follow-ups.
A medical professional preparing to collect a sample from a pregnant woman for medical testing
Clinical Guidance for Perinatal Hepatitis B Testing
Review testing, screening, and treatment guidance for perinatal transmission of HBV infection.
A doctor preparing to collect a sample from a patient for medical testing
Clinical Screening and Diagnosis for Hepatitis C
Check CDC & USPSTF guidelines for hepatitis C screening among adults and the testing sequence.
CDC Recommendations for Hepatitis C Testing Among Perinatally Exposed Infants and Children — United States, 2023
MMWR. Recommendations and Reports / Vol. 72 / No. 4 / P. 1–19
Artist rendition of the hepatitis D virus impact on the body
Hepatitis D Basics
Learn about hepatitis D testing, symptoms, transmission, prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Artist rendition of the hepatitis E virus on the body
Hepatitis E Basics
Discover hepatitis E: a liver infection by HEV. Learn stats, spread, symptoms, and treatment.
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Division of Viral Hepatitis