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I am fully immunized with Hepatitis B. I was tested for hep.c and hiv and the result is negative. I am just wondering that if you are tested negative for hep. c ,does it mean that you are already negative for HBsAg?
Not necessarily. Even the testing for HCV and HIV can produce false negatives. You should always get a second independent test, and a specific test for HBsAg from a highly respected lab. When HCV in particular is dormant or in the incubation stage often testing will show negative results for upwards of 15-20 YEARS, until and if it becomes active. Annual testing is always the best.
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