A pregnant patient learns that laboratory screening indicates that she is positive for the hepatitis C antibody.Which additional diagnostic tests should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.
A)Aminotransferase (ALT)
B)Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
C)Hepatitis B serology
D)Liver biopsy
E)Reticulocyte count
F)White blood cell (WBC)count

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Aminotransferase (ALT) and Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels are liver enzymes that are typically elevated in patients with liver damage, such as that caused by hepatitis C infection. Hepatitis B serology is also relevant because co-infection with hepatitis B can occur and has implications for management and prognosis.

A Pregnant Patient Learns That Laboratory Screening Indicates That She