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False Hep B results
Hello All,
I had an employer test me for Hep B because of the field and population I work in. On 11/13/07 my results were non-reactive for HBsAG, anti-HBs, and IgM anti-HBC. However, when I had my annual OB/GYN STD Panel on 12/31/07, they said I was reactive for HBsAG but they did not test for antibodies. Since I was non-reactive for antibodies and anitgens I began to receivd the Hep Vaccine.
My questions are:
1. Could there be a false reading?
2. Can one be positive for antigens and antibodies?
3. What is the average incumbation period? The date from the work and doctor test are 6 weeks and 6 days.
I am confused about all the different type of anitgens, acute v. chronic. I have reviewed the symptoms and I don't have any.
FYI - I am going to be retested for the antigen Monday and take it from there.
I had an employer test me for Hep B because of the field and population I work in. On 11/13/07 my results were non-reactive for HBsAG, anti-HBs, and IgM anti-HBC. However, when I had my annual OB/GYN STD Panel on 12/31/07, they said I was reactive for HBsAG but they did not test for antibodies. Since I was non-reactive for antibodies and anitgens I began to receivd the Hep Vaccine.
My questions are:
1. Could there be a false reading?
2. Can one be positive for antigens and antibodies?
3. What is the average incumbation period? The date from the work and doctor test are 6 weeks and 6 days.
I am confused about all the different type of anitgens, acute v. chronic. I have reviewed the symptoms and I don't have any.
FYI - I am going to be retested for the antigen Monday and take it from there.
1) False positives are possible.
2) Yes
3) About a month I think. But I don't think you have a acute infection because you almost always have symptoms for an acute infection.
It would be best to just wait for the re-test and not jump to any conclusions.
Also for your info, if you do have an a HepB infection, the vaccine won't work...but I don't think you have an acute infection...and if you have a chronic infection, your anti-HBC would also be positive or reactive. So I hope it is a false positive. There you go, some good vibe to lessen your worrie until the re-test. Good luck.
2) Yes
3) About a month I think. But I don't think you have a acute infection because you almost always have symptoms for an acute infection.
It would be best to just wait for the re-test and not jump to any conclusions.
Also for your info, if you do have an a HepB infection, the vaccine won't work...but I don't think you have an acute infection...and if you have a chronic infection, your anti-HBC would also be positive or reactive. So I hope it is a false positive. There you go, some good vibe to lessen your worrie until the re-test. Good luck.
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