Hepatitis B - Normal Screening Test Vs PCR DNA Test

[sasasasa_sasa]

Hi,

I had below two tests
  1. Normal Screening test that results with Hepatitis B Positive
  2. PCR - DNA Tests results with count of 40iu/ml.As per medical report,it stats that Hepatitis B Negative - HBV DNA not detected

I am confused of these two different results.Could you please clarify me which one of the above is to be considered?

[biobrain]

yes as discussed by my friends above your actually infected with the hepatitis B. You need to monitor your situation six monthly or yearly based onThe recommendations by your doctor.

[bberry]

agree with bram

[bram44]

Means you have the virus, but very low quantity. You do not need treatment, but should get tested yearly or when you see hep-B symptoms.

It is good that you have the virus undetectable level, and hope it stays that way (and eventually hope to become HBsAg negative).