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Seeing my doc tomorrow. I'm kind of confused since I always have to prop my doc for any test. I have HBV and at fibrosis stage 1 according to the last tests done. I want to know the exact point I'm right now regarding risk level, treatment options among other things.
What should I be testing for this time? The doc did not test for the S or the E antigen. So I'll be requesting those. I was also advised to ask for a DNA analysis. What about the Surface antibody, PCR and the Igm? (Anti-HBs)?
Can someone please explain the full meaning of the abbreviations below and what they are used to measure?
ALT
AST
Lastly, what does it mean to be a Pre-core mutant?
Thank you all in advance.

Penelope1911 · Answer

Hi, I am Tx'ing for HepC, don't know anything about HepB, HOWEVER while I am having a hard time going to bed tonight (up on the web) I ran across a page that has answers to the questions you asked!!! :)Hope this helps!!! 

http://www.hivandhepatitis.com/hep_b/test.html

jboyhk · Answer

Something doesn't jive here.

How can they have done a biopsy and not have done those tests you ask for?

I think you should first go back and look in detail all the tests that you have had done. I am sure you will find them.

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