<prompt> All of the following should be included during preliminary evaluation of a case of suspected Acute viral hepatitis except:Hbs AgIgM anti HBcAnti-HCVIgM anti HBe  <response>: Answer is D IgM anti HBe If a clinical diagnosis of acute viral hepatitis of any type is suspected, the patient should undergo the following four serological tests. HBsAg - To detect hepatitis B infection IgM Anti HBc - To detect whether the hepatitis B infection is acute or chronic. IgM Anti HAV - To establish the presence of acute hepatitis A infection. Anti HCV - To establish the presence of acute hepatitis C infection. Simplified Diagnostic Approach in Patients Presenting with Acute Hepatitis - Harrison HbsAg IgM Anti-HAV IgM Anti-HBc Anti-HCV Diagnostic Interpretation 4- - Acute hepatitis B - - Chronic hepatitis B 4- - Acute hepatitis A superimposed on chronic hepatitis B - Acute hepatitis A and B - - Acute hepatitis A and B HBs Ag below detection threshold - - Acute hepatitis B HbsAg below detection threshold - - Acute hepatitis C 