The exposure should be evaluated immediately by an appropriate medical facility or emergency department. The evaluation starts with a history and physical exam.

Physical findings in someone with an occupational exposure may include:

• Needle puncture wound
• Laceration

Tests that may be used to evaluate an occupational exposure include:

• Serum hepatitis B surface antibody
• HIV blood testing
• Serum hepatitis C antibody
• Liver profile
• Complete blood count
• Kidney profile
• Urinalysis
• Pregnancy test

Tests that may be used to evaluate the person whose body fluid is in question may include:

• Serum hepatitis B antigen
• HIV blood testing
• Serum hepatitis C antibody
• Liver profile