Hepatitis Core Antibody?

My question is if somebody tests negative for the hepatitis b core antibody, what does this mean? Do they need additional testing for example the hep b antigen test or the surface antibody test? I am not concerned at all if I am immunized or not. I just want to know that I don't have it. So by me being negative to the core antibody, does this mean I don't have it? Or do I need additional tests to prove this? (I don't have any risk factors associated w/ hep b) Thanks!

[ladybug52]

You need to have all three hep b tests done to be completely sure, don't go out celebrating because of some one's opinion on the internet. I think it's the most important, but I should have read up on it first. Little knowledge makes me dangerous. Just read this:
All donated blood is screened for hepatitis B. Many blood banks use the "hepatitis B core antibody" test to screen donor blood for potential hepatitis B infection.  This test can detect whether a person might have been exposed to the hepatitis B virus, but by itself this blood test doesn't tell whether the person is actually infected or not. This is why it is very important to see your doctor so that he can order the hepatitis B blood panel to make an accurate diagnosis.

[ladybug52]

You are negative for hep B. The antigens are in the liver cells, and produce antibodies are in the bloodstream. If you have no antibodies in your bloodstream, you have no antigens in the liver.
Congratulations, but remember, I'm not a dr.

[Jakied]

Go to 'the body' and send your q to Dr Barbara McGovern in the hcv forum.  She is truly wonderful.

[Nanasay]

Please help me to inteprete my status with this results
Hep B 1gG core antibodies-POSITIVE
Hep B 1gM cor antibodies - NEGATIVE.
Thanks

[cajim]

Hep B 1gG core antibodies-POSITIVE

--You had previous HBV infection.

Hep B 1gM cor antibodies - NEGATIVE.

--You are not too contageous now.

Try to start your own thread next time.

[reanna11]

As I am reading all the posts on deciphering the tests...I am finding that my test does not have much information.  It only shows Hep b Surf  Ag as non reactive and Hep B Core Ab, IgM as reactive.  What does this mean? and is it enough information to prove a chronic Hep B diagnosis?