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when to test for hepatitis B after exposure?

when to test for hepatitis B after exposure for getting conclusive results? which is ideal test after 8 weeks? it has been 7.5 weeks so far im stressed and worried. emotionally breaking down! please help me. thanks
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5655076 tn?1417267568
i got vaccinated 2 doses at two weeks and 44 days after exposure as per french govt. guidelines. third dose will be 6 months after first dose. if i test after 8 weeks (after exposure), will it show positive hbsag due to recent vaccination? please help me!
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5655076 tn?1417267568
thank you very much for reply for reply.my first dose was at 14 days after exposure and second one after 44 days after exposure. third dose has to be taken approx 4 months 3 weeks from today. I will test after 8 weeks, i will let you know the results. thanks
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8 week should be ok to test hbsag. You should have got vaccinated within first week after the exposure....
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