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Do I Need Prescription From A Doctor To Get Tests For Hepatitis Viral Markers?
Posted on
Fri, 21 Aug 2015
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Fri, 21 Aug 2015
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Fri, 11 Sep 2015
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Question : Hi,
i have been suggested to take viral markers of Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C. Please suggest me what is the ideal way to approach for this. Should i need to take an appointment for getting it & which drugs are prescribed for it. I have no idea how to proceed for that.
i have been suggested to take viral markers of Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C. Please suggest me what is the ideal way to approach for this. Should i need to take an appointment for getting it & which drugs are prescribed for it. I have no idea how to proceed for that.
Brief Answer:
No need for appointment
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your query.
You have been advised for hepatitis viral markers. Practically there is no such need for a written prescription from a doctor for the tests. You can simply go to a reputed laboratory and request them to run the test.
Yes if the tests come back positive then you will need to see a doctor, preferably gastroenterologist. Treatment for both hepatitis b and c varies. For hepatitis b usually liver tonics like syp liv52 is recommended. For hepatitis c medicines like Ribavarin and Sofusbuvir are recommended and are US FDA approved. Interferons can be used for both infections.
Hope it helps.
Dr Vaishalee
No need for appointment
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your query.
You have been advised for hepatitis viral markers. Practically there is no such need for a written prescription from a doctor for the tests. You can simply go to a reputed laboratory and request them to run the test.
Yes if the tests come back positive then you will need to see a doctor, preferably gastroenterologist. Treatment for both hepatitis b and c varies. For hepatitis b usually liver tonics like syp liv52 is recommended. For hepatitis c medicines like Ribavarin and Sofusbuvir are recommended and are US FDA approved. Interferons can be used for both infections.
Hope it helps.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Doctor, i will work on this as per your suggestion.
Thank you for your time and advice.
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Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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Dr Vaishalee
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Dr Vaishalee
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