Communities
Diabetes
Type 1
Type 2
Prevention
General Health
Weight & Fitness
Women's Health
Men's Health
Heart
Heart Disease
Heart Rhythm
High Blood Pressure
Pregnancy
Pregnancy
35+ years old
Mental Health
Mental Health Issues
Anxiety
Depression
Trending
COVID19
All Communities
»
Information
Diabetes
Pregnancy
Women's Health
Diet and Fitness
Heart Disease
Mental Health
About Us
Sign in
Aa
Communities
Articles
People
About Us
Full Site
Login
Signup
Communities
>
Hepatitis B
>
HBsAG Index Value - 21.7
Aa
A
A
A
Close
HBsAG Index Value - 21.7
PGB1
Hepatitis B surface antigen is positive and the index value is 21.73.What is the interpretation and implication of the same. I believe this means that I am a carrier of Hepatitis B but what does the level indicate.
Answer Question
Read Responses (3)
Follow
Related Questions
Taking Entecavir for 4 years, doctor wants me to start Peg-Inf 2b, should I?
Tonyaod
Medical History ================= Vertical transmission, carrier since birth. First flare up at age 40 in May of 2017 which was unreco...
Hepa b
Geraldine_17
Makakapasa ba sa medical sa us ? Kahit na may hepa b Kasi yung fiance ko nasa us kinakabahan kasi ako baka di ako pumasa sa medical sayan...
Chances of Transmission of HBV after being on TAF
Tom2013
Being on TAF 25 for 3.5 yrs,does an healthy adult(Hbsag +ve,Hbeag -ve,HBV DNA -ve,LFT normal,CBC normal etc.) have chance of transmission...
Hep B test results. please help
Testpos
I went for test again and hbsag, hbsab is negative but hbcab is positive. Hbeag positive and hbeab negative. Not able to find independent...
3
Responses
Sort by:
Helpful
Oldest
Newest
logsot
sir can you txt me?gusto ko lng talaga na gumaling ako...im arlene txt me 09463537547...tnx
Helpful
-
0
Comment
logsot
are those lab test expensive?
Helpful
-
0
Comment
mike9111
All it say you have hepatitis b. you need the following tests:
Hbsag quantitave
DNA viral load
Fibroscan
Hbeag status
Alt/ast
Helpful
-
0
Comment
Next Question
Have an Answer?
Notify me of new activity on this question
Join this community
Related Questions
Taking Entecavir for 4 years, doctor wants me to start Peg-Inf 2b, should I?
Tonyaod
Medical History ================= Vertical transmission, carrier since birth. First flare up at age 40 in May of 2017 which was unreco...
Hepa b
Geraldine_17
Makakapasa ba sa medical sa us ? Kahit na may hepa b Kasi yung fiance ko nasa us kinakabahan kasi ako baka di ako pumasa sa medical sayan...
Chances of Transmission of HBV after being on TAF
Tom2013
Being on TAF 25 for 3.5 yrs,does an healthy adult(Hbsag +ve,Hbeag -ve,HBV DNA -ve,LFT normal,CBC normal etc.) have chance of transmission...
Hep B test results. please help
Testpos
I went for test again and hbsag, hbsab is negative but hbcab is positive. Hbeag positive and hbeab negative. Not able to find independent...
You are reading content posted in the Hepatitis B Community
Ask a question
Browse Community
Top Hepatitis Answerers
mikesimon
StephenCastlecrag
Australia
Jatashankar
India
luckyman316
Learn About Top Answerers
Expert Activity
The Best IOL for 2022 RXSight Light Adjusted Lens
John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO
06/22
Will refractive surgery such as LASIK keep me out of glasses all my life
John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO
12/20
VISUAL SNOW UPDATE: 2018
John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO
04/18
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
MedHelp Crisis Resources
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
What Do Herpes Sores Look Like at Different Stages?
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
How Do You Get Genital Herpes?
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
What Causes Sores on Your Genitals?
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Do Condoms Really Protect Against HIV?
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
Should I Take PrEP for HIV?
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.