Mixed Martial Art Panel

Get ready for your next competition and show up prepared. A few local labs offer the MMA panel with the tests you need the most.

• HIV
  Hep B & C

 Description:
The MMA Paneltests for two common variations of hepatitis: Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can be contracted through unprotected sex, using contaminated needles, or other causes. There are several types of hepatitis – each caused by a different hepatitis virus.

• • Hepatitis B can be contracted through sharing contaminated needles, having unprotected sex, or being exposed to infected blood from another person.
  • Hepatitis C can be spread by blood from contaminated needles during drug use or tattooing as well as by having unprotected sex.

Why Do I Need It?:
If left untreated, hepatitis can lead to fatigue or more serious issues like liver failure. What’s most disturbing is how hepatitis can remain dormant in your body for years and cause no outward physical symptoms.
It may be impossible to detect hepatitis with just a physical examination because you may not have any noticeable symptoms. That’s why it’s important to be tested. Get a Hepatitis Panel and peace‐of‐mind today.

HIV is a sexually transmitted disease (that can be spread outside of sexual contact) known as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). It is the virus that causes AIDS. This condition damages your immune system and can lead to serious illness, infections and many other symptoms.

There are two parts to the HIV Test.
1. The first part is an initial blood screen. A negative result means there are no HIV antibodies in your blood.
2. If the screen is positive, the lab will run a confirmation test called a Western Blot.

Why Do I Need It?:
You should be tested for HIV if you…
• Had unprotected sex. The greatest chance of becoming HIV infected is by having contact with an infected person’s blood, semen or vaginal secretions.
• Have an existing sexual transmitted disease (because it increases your chances of becoming HIV infected.)
• Share needles.
Even if you’ve been infected with HIV, you may not know it right away because you can look and feel healthy for many years afterward. It’s important to know that you have to be HIV infected (HIV positive) and turn ill to have AIDS. While HIV antibodies can be discovered 3 months after exposure, it’s best to be certain by being tested again at 6 months.