{"id":6178,"date":"2025-04-11T13:54:30","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T04:24:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/?p=6178"},"modified":"2025-05-15T13:58:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T04:28:27","slug":"viral-hepatitis-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/2025\/04\/viral-hepatitis-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"Viral Hepatitis Tests"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Understanding the tests needed to diagnose viral hepatitis infection can be complex. This collection of resources in our library is suitable for community members and can assist with explaining tests and interpreting their results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A note about hepatitis C testing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Until recently, the presence of hepatitis C virus in the blood was detected with a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test on blood samples.&nbsp;<strong><em>Now hepatitis C rapid tests are available at selected locations in Adelaide.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong>These diagnostic tests require only a drop of blood collected via a fingerstick, giving results within an hour.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out the time and location of rapid testing clinics, call Hepatitis SA on 1800 437 222 or check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/heptestcalendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:33% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pathologytestsexplained.org.au\/ptests-pro.php?q=Hepatitis+A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"962\" height=\"1317\" src=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6179 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-2-1.jpg 962w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-2-1-600x821.jpg 600w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-2-1-300x411.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-2-1-768x1051.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 962px) 100vw, 962px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pathologytestsexplained.org.au\/ptests-pro.php?q=Hepatitis+A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hepatitis A tests explained<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pathology Tests Explained Ltd (PTEx), Sydney, 2023. Webpage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Explains what is being tested, when tests might be requested and what the results mean. Includes common questions about transmission, periods of contagion, and prevention\/vaccination.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/about-hepatitis\/hepatitis-b\/testing-hbv?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=hepsa_mailout&amp;utm_campaign=mailout_20250411105951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hepatitis B testing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hepatitis SA, Adelaide, 2024. Webpage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Provides an explanation of hepatitis B tests and a guide to interpreting the results. Includes links to information sheets in Chinese, English and Vietnamese.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/about-hepatitis\/hepatitis-b\/testing-hbv?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=hepsa_mailout&amp;utm_campaign=mailout_20250411105951\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"962\" height=\"1192\" src=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-4-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6180 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-4-2.jpg 962w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-4-2-600x743.jpg 600w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-4-2-300x372.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-4-2-768x952.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 962px) 100vw, 962px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:33% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/hepccsa\/docs\/hepbcomic_english_12.30.16_sacontac\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"962\" height=\"1359\" src=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-6-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6181 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-6-3.jpg 962w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-6-3-600x848.jpg 600w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-6-3-300x424.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-6-3-768x1085.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 962px) 100vw, 962px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/hepccsa\/docs\/hepbcomic_english_12.30.16_sacontac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Test<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hepatitis SA, Adelaide, 2018. 6p. graphic booklet\/comic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>An engaging comic about hepatitis B testing. Translations by members of relevant communities in Adelaide, with the generous permission of the Hepatitis B team at the Charles B Wang Community Health Centre. Read online only: may need to turn off ad blockers to view complete ISSUU resources.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Printed copies of this resource are available from Hepatitis SA &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:admin@hepsa.asn.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">email admin@hepsa.asn.au<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Also available in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/hepccsa\/docs\/hepbcomic_chinese_1.2.2017_sacontac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chinese<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/hepccsa\/docs\/test-indonesian-wcbwchcchanges-lowr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indonesian<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/hepccsa\/docs\/test-vietnamese-wcbwchcchanges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vietnamese<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/hepccsa\/docs\/testing_for_hep_c_-_simple_resource_-_v3_-_july_20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hepatitis C Testing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hepatitis SA, Adelaide, 2023. 3 fold brochure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Covers: who should get tested, what tests are needed, where to get tested and how to access treatment if positive. Read only online: may need to turn off ad blockers to view complete ISSUU resources.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Printed copies of this resource are available from Hepatitis SA &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:admin@hepsa.asn.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">email admin@hepsa.asn.au<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/hepccsa\/docs\/testing_for_hep_c_-_simple_resource_-_v3_-_july_20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"962\" height=\"2026\" src=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-8-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6182 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-8-4.jpg 962w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-8-4-600x1264.jpg 600w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-8-4-300x632.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-8-4-768x1617.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-8-4-729x1536.jpg 729w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 962px) 100vw, 962px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:33% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gesa.org.au\/public\/13\/files\/Education%20%26%20Resources\/Patient%20Resources\/Fibroscan\/FibroScan_2022_APPROVED.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"962\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-10-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6183 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-10-5.jpg 962w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-10-5-600x852.jpg 600w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-10-5-300x426.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-10-5-768x1091.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 962px) 100vw, 962px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gesa.org.au\/public\/13\/files\/Education%20%26%20Resources\/Patient%20Resources\/Fibroscan\/FibroScan_2022_APPROVED.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fibroscan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA), Melbourne, 2022. 2p. flyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A FibroScan is a simple test conducted using a specialised ultrasound machine to detect the amount of scarring (fibrotic tissue) in the liver. This brochure provides clarity on this procedure and outlines what patients can expect from this test.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Also available in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gesa.org.au\/public\/13\/files\/Education%20%26%20Resources\/Patient%20Resources\/Fibroscan\/FibroScan_Arabic.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arabic<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gesa.org.au\/public\/13\/files\/Education%20%26%20Resources\/Patient%20Resources\/Fibroscan\/FibroScan_Chinese%20(Simplified).pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chinese (Simplified)<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gesa.org.au\/public\/13\/files\/Education%20%26%20Resources\/Patient%20Resources\/Fibroscan\/FibroScan_Chinese%20(Traditional).pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chinese (Traditional)&nbsp;<\/a>and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gesa.org.au\/public\/13\/files\/Education%20%26%20Resources\/Patient%20Resources\/Fibroscan\/FibroScan_Vietnamese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vietnamese<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nq9VIkNZ9AI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hepatitis C rapid testing demo<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hepatitis SA, Adelaide, 2022. Video 7:54 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Today hepatitis C rapid tests are available at selected locations around Australia. These diagnostic tests require only a drop of blood collected via a fingerstick, giving results within an hour. This demo video shows the testing process including pre-counselling and the actual testing process<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nq9VIkNZ9AI\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"962\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-12-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6184 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-12-6.jpg 962w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-12-6-600x336.jpg 600w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-12-6-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-12-6-768x430.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 962px) 100vw, 962px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:33% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/hepatitis-d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"962\" height=\"1353\" src=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-14-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6185 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-14-7.jpg 962w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-14-7-600x844.jpg 600w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-14-7-300x422.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250407122458-rowImageFile-14-7-768x1080.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 962px) 100vw, 962px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/hepatitis-d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hepatitis D<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>World Health Organization, Geneva, 2020. Webpage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Key facts about transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Also available in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/ar\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/hepatitis-d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arabic<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/zh\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/hepatitis-d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chinese<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/fr\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/hepatitis-d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">French<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/ru\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/hepatitis-d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Russian<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/es\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/hepatitis-d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spanish<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For more information about hepatitis B testing&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hepsa.catalyst-koha.com.au\/cgi-bin\/koha\/opac-search.pl?advsearch=1&amp;idx=ti%2Cphr&amp;q=hepatitis+b+testing&amp;do=Search&amp;sort_by=pubdate_dsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For more information about hepatitis C testing&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hepsa.catalyst-koha.com.au\/cgi-bin\/koha\/opac-search.pl?advsearch=1&amp;idx=ti%2Cphr&amp;q=hepatitis+c+testing&amp;do=Search&amp;sort_by=pubdate_dsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For more information about hepatitis D see our special edition of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/hepccsa\/docs\/hcn76\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Community News #76<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:admin@hepsa.sa.asn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact us&nbsp;<\/a>for more information or assistance in accessing resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding the tests needed to diagnose viral hepatitis infection can be complex. 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