Questions about DNA test results

[letscurehb]

To StevenNY or someone with knowledge on the subject:

I was recently diagnosed as a Hep B carrier. My mother is a Heb B carrier and so is my Father. I believe I was born with it and recently had my DNA test done for virus replications. My liver functions were normal. My GI doctor told me that even though I am still a carrier my DNA results came back <100 for Hep B DNA and <160 copies/ml. He told me that it was undetectable in my blood. I am really confused even though I know it is a good thing. The question I have is, Does this mean I am a inactive carrier? Does this mean I can possibly have antibodies? Does this mean I still might have a chance to get the vaccine? My doctor wasn't very clear about it, but he said it was good news as my talk with him was over the phone and he was very busy and cut me short. Please someone with experience help me.

Thanks

God Bless

[letscurehb]

thanks for all your help from this post and my other post. i will be a long time reader and poster. thanks for the education and god bless.

[bram44]

1-2% people clear the virus without meds.

You do not need meds now.

[letscurehb]

Thank you for answering my questions.

When you say I can possibly have antibodies if I clear HBsAg, are you referring to the 1% chance per year if meds were taken?

[bram44]

Does this mean I am a inactive carrier?
   - yes, but you could still transmit the virus, but you are very low infective.

Does this mean I can possibly have antibodies?
   - No.  May be in future - when you clear HBsAg.

Does this mean I still might have a chance to get the  vaccine ?
   - No. Once a person tests HBsAg +ve, vaccination is not useful

Your DNA is undetectable,which certainly is a good thing. You may want to get your self tested for HBsAg/HBsAb/DNA/AST/ALT yearly.