Accuracy of Anti HBC (total) test after 8 weeks of possible exposure?

[rriimmsskkyy]

Hello, please help me ... i am becoming pretty paranoid, especially because of rashes on my skin for which i dont know if they are allergic reaction or something else:

Im male who received unprotected fellatio and gave unprotected cunilingus to woman in massage parlor.
I tested for Hepatitis B after 8 weeks of this incident and the results were "non-reactive". The test was "anti HBC (total)". I dont know why they didnt make a test of HBsAG - if i understand correctly, this test is more accurate in the early stages?

So my question is, if these results are conclusive or should i take another test?


THANK YOU very much for your answer!

[stef2011]

antihbc is reactive for any person in contact with hbv, you never had hbv

[rriimmsskkyy]

But how long after possible infection is this anti hbc total test accurate? Thank you.

[Liverpatient]

Hi, anti-hbc total is reactive in all people who have been infected with hbv, no matter whether they get cured or not. Since in your case it is non-reactive, it means you've not been infected with hbv.
But for your peace of your mind, you may take an hbsag test just to feel better. You may also take anti-hbs test; if you do not have protective amount of anti-hbv, it is wise to get vaccinated against hbv.

[rriimmsskkyy]

Thank you for your quick reply, but im still a little confused. In which case would the only "anti HBC total" results be accurate than?

Is it possible that anti-HBC total results are unreactive and Hbsag results are reactive? THANK YOU!