Hbsag quantification

[macrold]

Does any body knows where in the US I can get  hbsag quantification test or where and how I can send the blood work for the test to other countries. I live in Dc area. This forum is very helpful, I got the info on this forum and went to Newyork -  Mt Sinai hospital and did fibroscan now I want to do this test and see if I can try the combo therapy to convert hbsag.

Thanks

[macrold]

That is good news and hope they will approve it soon. My other question is about vitamin D - My vitamin D level was low on the previous check up and I am trying to bring it up by taking vitamin d 5000 IU / daily. I had the blood work done last week and I will know the current level this week. Did I see on this forum that when you take vitamin D you also need to take vitamin C or need another blood work to monitor any toxicity or level of other vitamins.

[Neil888]

I called my doctor earlier today again for Hbsag quant test. The doc is viral hepatitis expert who was originally involved clinical trials for fibroscan FDA approval in the US. I have been informed that hbsag quant test is in review and may get approved in "near future". No specifics on time frame though.

[macrold]

Thanks for the info. I talked with the people at NIH to day and trying to see if I can get in to the trial. The trial is for 4 years and they trying to see and compare Tenofovir  mono therapy or combo with Interferon. They gave me enough information to start but I will have a lot have questions for this forum and my doctor before I jump on the wagon.

[Neil888]

I am in the same boat. celebz posted in my original post " hep b biopsy" with link of FDA trial for Peg. clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/study/NCT01277601?term=GS-US-174-0149&rank=1&show_locs=Y#locn
i havent checked with any of the clinics in the link but it may be a good starting point.