When hepatitis is suspected, doctors may order a series of tests. A complete blood count, or CBC, will give your doctor a better understanding of your overall health. A CBC can help diagnose infections and may reveal something amiss in your liver - indicating possible hepatitis.
In addition to a CBC, doctors could order a blood liver enzymes test, which shows how your liver is functioning. Read more about what a hepatitis blood test can reveal and the sorts of long-term monitoring tests you might need if you're diagnosed with hepatitis B.
If tests discover signs of a hepatitis virus, you will be advised to let certain people know of your infection, so that they can also be tested.