Hepatitis B

[davisyong48]

I currently in medication for H. Pylori.  My blood test also shows that I am infected by Hepatitis B as well.  Below is the most recent result from the blood test.

Bilirubin Total    1.4  (std 0.2-1.2).
PT                    11.6 (std 8.2-10.6 sec)
PT INR              1.2
Albumin             4.9 (std 4.7)
Bilirubin, Direct   normal
ALT                    35 (std <36)
H. pylori             1.62 (std .99)
All other tests show  "negative" or normal.

My question is how severe is my Hepatitis B at this moment based on this result.  How can I tell if it's "acute" or "chronic".

My next appointment with my Doctor is next week.  But because of my concern, I would like to know in advance.  Any comment will be helpful.  I appreciated your time and help.

Thanks,
Davis

[helper60]

ask your doc. for the hep b panel test:  
includes:
Hep b surface antigen
Hep b surface antibody
hep b core antibody

Most importantly the "HEP B Surface Antigen" and "Hep B Surface Antibody" tests to know your status. (ie if you are immune or infected).

if you have hep b -  

the Hep B surface Antigen test will be - Positive

[stef2011]

it doesn't say anything about hbv status
all markers hbv quantitative, especially hbvdna are needed

after this you have to check liver damage by fibroscan (only if you have no alt flares over 300 in 6 months it is very reliable), ultrasound or biopsy

[davisyong48]

The table above is the only test that my Doctor ordered for Hepatitis B.  Should it have been done more tests?

Thanks.

[helper60]

post your hep b panel test.