HIV-1 Antibody

The test looks for HIV-1 antibodies in your blood. Your body makes these antibodies when you have been exposed to HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

Hemoglobin

This is a blood test to find out how much hemoglobin is in your blood. You may need this test if you have anemia or symptoms of anemia.

Hematocrit

This test measures how much of your blood is made up of red blood cells. Too many or too few red blood cells can cause health problems.

Hepatitis Panel

This test finds out whether you have a hepatitis infection. It looks for infection by one of several hepatitis viruses.

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen

This blood test looks for hepatitis B surface antigens. It is used to find out whether you have a recent or long-standing infection from the hepatitis B virus.

Hepatitis B Core Antibody

This test looks for antibodies called IgM in your blood. The test is used to find out whether you are actively infected with the hepatitis B virus.

Hepatitis A Antibody

This test finds out whether you are infected with the hepatitis A virus. Hepatitis A is one of 5 hepatitis viruses, all of which can infect the liver.

HDL Cholesterol

This test measures the amount of HDL ("good") cholesterol in your blood. It's one of several tests that can determine your risk for heart disease.