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Hep B questions
Hello,
First... let me apologize if this is not the correct forum for this question. I posted on the other Hep forum with no replies yet.
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I was hoping someone could answer a few questions. I received my results today for some recent blood work including Hep A, B, C. Everything came back good and non-reactive except for Hep B.
-Hep B surface antibody QL, said borderline positive.
-Hep B surface antigen was non-reactive
-Hep B core AB total was non-reactive.
Not sure what all this means.
My PCP said to restest in 6 weeks. They also told me the Hep B is not as serious as Hep C, however after reading what the CDC says it seems as though the reverse is true. My questions are as follows.
1. What does borderline mean?
2. How concerned should I be with Hep B?
3. If next test is positive, what are the implications and is there a cure?
4. Is there an incubation/window period from time of possible exposure?
I apologize for the ignorance, but I'm a little nervous.
Thanks
First... let me apologize if this is not the correct forum for this question. I posted on the other Hep forum with no replies yet.
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I was hoping someone could answer a few questions. I received my results today for some recent blood work including Hep A, B, C. Everything came back good and non-reactive except for Hep B.
-Hep B surface antibody QL, said borderline positive.
-Hep B surface antigen was non-reactive
-Hep B core AB total was non-reactive.
Not sure what all this means.
My PCP said to restest in 6 weeks. They also told me the Hep B is not as serious as Hep C, however after reading what the CDC says it seems as though the reverse is true. My questions are as follows.
1. What does borderline mean?
2. How concerned should I be with Hep B?
3. If next test is positive, what are the implications and is there a cure?
4. Is there an incubation/window period from time of possible exposure?
I apologize for the ignorance, but I'm a little nervous.
Thanks
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
You do not have hepatitis B according to your test results.
confused:
The hepatitis B "surface antigen" (HBsAg) is part of the hepatitis B virus that is found in the blood of someone who is infected. If this test is positive, then hepatitis B virus is present.
The hepatitis B "surface antibody" (HBsAb or anti-HBs) is formed in response to the hepatitis B virus or vaccine. If this test is positive, then your immune system has successfully developed a protective antibody agaisnt the hepatitis B virus. This can provide long-term protection against future hepatitis B infection.
The hepatitis B "surface antigen" (HBsAg) is part of the hepatitis B virus that is found in the blood of someone who is infected. If this test is positive, then hepatitis B virus is present.
The hepatitis B "surface antibody" (HBsAb or anti-HBs) is formed in response to the hepatitis B virus or vaccine. If this test is positive, then your immune system has successfully developed a protective antibody agaisnt the hepatitis B virus. This can provide long-term protection against future hepatitis B infection.
most of us have Hep C, but there are some here who have Hep B who could prob help you...HR, you out there?
Have you had Hep B vaccine? A series of three shots. It seems like your body has build antibodies for the Hep B which is a good thing.
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