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What Do The Test Results For Hepatitis B Indicate?

Hi am from Pakistan.

My brother has hepatitis B since last year.

His results are

HBsAg (Patient Value) 250 and Cuttoff Value is (1.0)

HBV DNA by PCR is 0000 IU/ML


so we need your suggestion and tell us how dangerous is the results at that time

THANKS wait for your reply
Thu, 3 Jul 2014
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Geriatrics Specialist,  's  Response
Hi,
Looking at the results, I am of the opinion that it is chronic hepatitis - non replicating type.
HBsAg value is increased indicating presence of infection. As HBV DNA by PCR is not present, it indicates non-replicating type.
Results are better compared to a replicating type or an acute type.
Chronic hepatitis in future carries a risk of liver cancer (hepatocellular carinoma). Routine tumor marker and other investigations are necessary to look for its onset.
Any further queries, happy to help you again.
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What Do The Test Results For Hepatitis B Indicate?

Hi, Looking at the results, I am of the opinion that it is chronic hepatitis - non replicating type. HBsAg value is increased indicating presence of infection. As HBV DNA by PCR is not present, it indicates non-replicating type. Results are better compared to a replicating type or an acute type. Chronic hepatitis in future carries a risk of liver cancer (hepatocellular carinoma). Routine tumor marker and other investigations are necessary to look for its onset. Any further queries, happy to help you again.