Laboratory Testing indicated for atypical BBP exposures

This lecture will define BBP exposures, describe standard testing, and describe atypical exposure scenarios and the appropriate testing for these situations.

Objectives:

1. Identify which additional testing should be considered when evaluating a bilateral BBP exposure (i.e. where a worker and a patient are both exposed to each other).
2. Identify what additional testing should be considered when the source patient has recent high-risk factors for HIV.
3. Identify which follow-up tests are ideal for someone potentially exposed to Hepatitis C.   
4. Identify appropriate HIV testing for different pediatric age groups.
5. Identify the different tests and the use of each in the context of a BBP exposure, including the Hep B core Ab.