77176-6
LaboratoryHepatitis B virus little e Ag and Ab panel - Serum
Definition
This panel is used to determine the infectivity of hepatitis B virus carriers and to monitor the serologic response of chronically infected patients on antiviral therapy. There is still no complete cure for hepatitis B, there are 7 approved drugs for adults (2 for children) and many promising new drugs in development. Current treatments seem to be most effective in those who show signs of active liver disease. Some of the approved Hepatitis B Drugs in the United States are: Interferon Alpha, Lamivudine, Entecavir, Telbivudine and Tenofovir. [From the Hepatitis B Foundation,[http://www.hepb.org/patients/hepatitis_b_treatment.htm]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Hepatitis B virus little e Ag & Ab panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser
Scale Type
-
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PANEL.MICRO
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
HBV e Ag + Ab Pnl Ser
Display Name
HBV little e Ag and Ab panel (S)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 77176-6?
LOINC code 77176-6 identifies "Hepatitis B virus little e Ag and Ab panel - Serum". This panel is used to determine the infectivity of hepatitis B virus carriers and to monitor the serologic response of chronically infected patients on antiviral therapy. There is still no complete cure for hepatitis B, there are 7 approved drugs for adults (2 for children) and many promising new drugs in development. Current treatments seem to be most effective in those who show signs of active liver disease. Some of the approved Hepatitis B Drugs in the United States are: Interferon Alpha, Lamivudine, Entecavir, Telbivudine and Tenofovir. [From the Hepatitis B Foundation,[http://www.hepb.org/patients/hepatitis_b_treatment.htm]
What does 77176-6 measure?
This code measures Hepatitis B virus little e Ag & Ab panel in Ser. It belongs to the PANEL.MICRO class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.