hbv panel results

[pioneer79]

A year ago, I found out I was a hbv carrier and viral DNA was undetected..
I got my lab results back today and DNA was this time detected. What does this mean? It all of a sudden started to replicate? It says, I'm inactive but DNA is detectable. Is it also now likely that I can pass on the virus where as before not having DNA was more difficult?

Total Protein: 8.2H
Albumin 4.8 H
AST 22
ALT 41
viral DNA 444H copy/mL
viral DNA 263H IU/mL

Do I need some sort of medication? Am I getting worst?

[bberry]

you're not getting worst. you're not getting bad.. you're an inactive carrier. the chance of passing the virus at these readins you listed maybe not be zero but is very slim. i wouldnt worry so much if i were you.

a year ago when your dna was taken , maybe it was tested at a different lab than the one you did your blood work at this time. the reason is different labs have different measuring tools ...

the question you need to answer now is why you've done blood work a year apart.. you should have this tested repeated every 3-6 months. you sould also have an ultra sound done at least one a year. that way you're on top of this virus and wont be surprised or shocked a change is happening.

as it stands now, your test readings are fine.. live healthy is the key

good luck

[pioneer79]

Thanks for your quick reply. I am scheduled for an ultrasound this month and my doctor now wants to see me every 6 months for blood work. What level of the DNA should I start to worry about?

[bberry]

2000 IU/mL is the 2007 guideline limit for a "consideration" of treatment. right now your test shows 263..

[marky1212]

Hi Pioneer79,

Your results are virtually identical to mine (263 ml/ul, 444 copies, AST 26/ALT 39).  Your scn has 79 which I assume is the year you're born, in which case will the same as mine. Have u done a genotype test yet?