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245504 tn?1224099316

Hepatitis B surface antigen Qual Positive??

If all tests in Hep panel came back negative and the Hepatitis B Surface Qual was positive, what does this mean?  Do I have hepatitis or can I give it to others??? Please help
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you dont have hepatits B and you are immune to it for life

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245504 tn?1224099316
Hepatitis b surface antigen Quan           HBSAG                  Negative
hepatitis b surface ab qual                    HBSAB                   Positive
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best to get your results and list them on here

can scare you or comfort you at this point.. at least until you list the results
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245504 tn?1224099316
I don't have it it front of me right now but all tests on hep panel were negative except one that said  Hep B Surface Qual.  Do you know what that is ...(sorry it didn't say antigen)
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so you mean hbsag was postive or negative ?

please list all results as they are printed on your report

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