A pregnant women presents for prenatal care. Her past medical history is significant for a severe illness 3 years ago characterized by fatigue, nausea, anorexia, vomiting, jaundice, joint pains, and generalized skin lesions that slowly disappeareD. She has felt well recently. Which lab test should be ordered to investigate the patient’s past illness?
A pregnant women presents for prenatal care. Her past medical history is significant for a severe illness 3 years ago characterized by fatigue, nausea, anorexia, vomiting, jaundice, joint pains, and generalized skin lesions that slowly disappeareD. She has felt well recently. Which lab test should be ordered to investigate the patient’s past illness?
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A pregnant women presents for prenatal care. Her past medical history is significant for a severe illness 3 years ago characterized by fatigue, nausea, anorexia, vomiting, jaundice, joint pains, and generalized skin lesions that slowly disappeareD. She has felt well recently. Which lab test should be ordered to investigate the patient's past illness?
✓ Correct Answer: A. Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)
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