Started 3x tx @ 00:01 02/01/12

[hcvJames]

Started a couple hours ago but have a few questions about some labs done Fri., 01/27. Amongst others ...
HIV 1+2, Total Routine. Is this an antibody test OR a follow-up test, like a pcr is to a Hep antibody?

Bilirubin, Total and Direct Routine
Liver Function Profile Routine - which is the same as a liver panel? If so isn't bilirubin included in one? Then why would they redundantly include a stand alone Bilirubin test?
Under my profile is a picture (scan) of a test called Comp. Met Profile, it's the second one, top row .. is this the same as a Liver Panel?

Uric Acid Routine. Presume it's an indirect check on kidney functions? Is it commonly give for forming baselines? Wouldn't the Liver Panel do that?

Thanks everyone.

[pooh55811]

the doctor should have told you what tests he/she was doing so you would be able to understand them However, I know the docs often don't explain anything.

The HIV 1+2, Total Routing lab test appears to me to be a screening test for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (a test to see if you are carying the AIDS virus).

http://www.arupconsult.com/Topics/HIV.html#tabs=4

Liver Function Profile Routine: I believe the Liver Funtion Profile Routine is the same or similar to a Liver Panel. Sometimes labs have slightly different names for tests and the tests may contain different tests (a routine test may contain fewer components than a comprehensive test, for example). This link is a pretty good link for explaining lab routine liver function tests.

http://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/liver-panel/tab/test

I think the routine liver panel does include Bilirubin, but I do not think it includes Total and Direct Bilirubin. Liver Panel:

http://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/liver-panel/tab/test

Link to bilirubin test:

http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/bilirubin-15434

A Comp. Met Profile contains other tests, more tests, than a liver panel. Link:

http://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/cmp/tab/glance

Uric Acid: This test is not contained in the liver panel. It is looking for a high level of uric acid. One of the meds can cause gout. The doc wants to be sure your uric acid levels are normal and/or are not increasing. This link explains in detail:

http://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/uric-acid/tab/test

A liver panel does not check for kidney function.

I think I addressed all of your questions. The links are really very good at explaining the tests and why they are done.

I had all of the tests you had and I actually keep having them periodically throughout treatment.

Glad to see you got started. I hope you have a side effect free treatment!

[jules2551]

They also tested my HIV 1/2 when they confirmed the Hep C.  Also I think the Bilirubin on mine was run on the Liver Fibrosis Panel.  but Bil is also run on CBC's.  

I will let the pros answer this better than I can.  They will give you more detail than I can.

Have a great day

Jules