Term: Hepatitis B Serology Testing in First Trimester

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2015-10-13

Definition:

This measure of prenatal care is an indicator of the percentage of pregnancies with results for hepatitis B serology testing that occurs within the first trimester of pregnancy.

For more information on Hepatitis B, please see the Hepatitis B - Method of Identification concept.

Related concepts 

• Hepatitis B - Method of Identification

Related terms 

• Adequate Prenatal Care
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)

References 

• Ruth C, Brownell M, Isbister J, MacWilliam L, Gammon H, Singal D, Soodeen R, McGowan K, Kulbaba C, Boriskewich E. Long-Term Outcomes Of Manitoba's Insight Mentoring Program: A Comparative Statistical Analysis . Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2015. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)