what is the meaning of my hbeag and Anti-Hbe result?

[gnely]

Hi everyone.. I'm new to this community but I've been visiting this site to read from your experiences and situations so I could learn more of hbv. I've been tested reactive for hbsag for the past 4 years already but I don't know how and when did I acquire hbv. I had an hbeag test dated december 21, 2004 and my result is 5.32 with a cut-off value of R>=0.10 but i don't have a test for anti-hbe that time. Just this month, I had a test again dated july 2,2008 with hbeag and this time with anti-hbe. my results are:
hbeag (eclia)  -> 3.100    Cut-off value 1.000 reactive
Anti-Hbe    -> 0.994      Cut-off value 1.000 gray zone
                                  
                                   AHBe count below the cut off value is considered REACTIVE.
                                   Result obtained is in the gray zone(indeterminate) area.

I want to ask what could the result of my Anti-Hbe mean? I also want to ask if there is an improvement of my status by comparing my results of hbeag a long time ago and now? Does it yield a good result? I'm hoping for your view and advice..Thanks in advance..

[Ann8]

Any reason given by yr Dd why she wants to treat you now? You need to know which stage you are in before considering treatment.....

[gnely]

>>>How often will you have your blood drawn for panels?

every  6 mos. but if my doctor would require me certain tests, i'll be doing it asap.

Actually I'm confused on what to do..to go on with the study or not.. I don't want to miss the chance of being a part of the study where I can avail the medicines for free because it's expensive and we can't afford it.. I'm afraid with the side effects of the medicines.. but i want to get well so that i'll be hired in a job that I'll be applying for. Last month the company that I am applying in failed me in my Physical exam because of my hbsag that is reactive even if I am classified as class B already..and so I was not hired.

[cajim]

Hopefully the designer of the study has also planned for the subjects in either group after the study in terms of the consequences of taking their specific medication.

As for the company not hiring you, what is the nature of the job?  Does it involve invasive procedures?

[gnely]

Actually she's my new doctor.I was referred to her by my previous doctor.. I brought all my test results during my check-up with her so that she can see it. Then she asked me to have an hbv-dna test.She said that if I'm positive of hbv-dna, I can be qualified for the treatment. I brought the test result for her to see and so i was enrolled in the study. She also asked me to have hbeag and anti-hbe tests which was not yet shown to her.

Maybe I'll just clarify some things with my doctor when we meet up again because I too also have questions..

[gnely]

>>>As for the company not hiring you, what is the nature of the job?  Does it involve invasive procedures?

I think it doesn't involve invasive procedures because the nature of the job is on research and development. position is associate engineer. Maybe they are so strict.

[cajim]

If the job only involves research and development, your status does not disqualify you at all.  Nor are you a health risk to your colleagues.  

Sadly discrimination like yours is common due to ignorance on the part of the employer and lack of fair law on the part of your residing country.

Best.