Results

[Localboy]

I just received results HBSAg and HBC tests for Hep B and both came back positive, what does this mean? I have had no risk of Hep B infection for nearly 10 months so cannot be acute, am I chronic?

[waschool]

sorry for the mistake I was going to write negative instead.

[Localboy]

Thank you; I will take more tests to confirm, much appreciated

[StephenCastlecrag]

You have to test your HBcAb IGM. At the moment, your HBcAb is positive, but if HBcAb igm is also positive, then your infection is most likely to be acute.

[Localboy]

So it is likely if I was positive on both (and I had the hbc Igm) then I am acute not chronic (yet) ?

[StephenCastlecrag]

Melcul is correct. Most infections occurred through mother to child transmission at birth. Most people with chronic Hepatitis B experienced no symptoms until it is late in the disease cycle. Consult a doctor who may order more tests such as Liver Functions test and hbvdna.

[Localboy]

Thanks but you just both gave opposing answers..... I believe it is chronic as I tested positive on both HBsAg and HBC (not sure if it was Igm or not)

[melcul]

From what i know you have to check - anti hbc lg m, if this is positive , you are acute , if negative then its chronic

[waschool]

best u can do is to check igm if  it is positive then you are chronic