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What Does This HBsAG Test Indicate Regarding Chronic Hepatitis?

Hi, my name is linda. Recently i found out that i am HBsAg reactive or positive. To make sure i undergo a test HBsAg with titer (CMIA) and the result is 2113.07 and the reference range is C.O.V 1.00 REACTIve.. what does this means? Is this Chronic heapatitis?
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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Hi there,
Hbs Ag positivity either alone or in titres is not sufficient to label one as having chronic Hepatitis B. Chronic hepatitis B is defined as HBs Ag positivity that persists for 6 months, as almost in 90% of cases Hbs Ag is cleared by body's own immunity within 6 months. It is also accompanied by Anti Hep B core antibody positivity of IgG type. It would be wise to recheck your Hbs Ag status after 6 months. If positive than other markers of diseases like quantitative PCR for Hep B DNA, Complete blood count, Ultrasound of liver and ALT should be done.
Wishing all the best and spontaneous recovery,
Dr. Nauman Wazir
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What Does This HBsAG Test Indicate Regarding Chronic Hepatitis?

Hi there, Hbs Ag positivity either alone or in titres is not sufficient to label one as having chronic Hepatitis B. Chronic hepatitis B is defined as HBs Ag positivity that persists for 6 months, as almost in 90% of cases Hbs Ag is cleared by body s own immunity within 6 months. It is also accompanied by Anti Hep B core antibody positivity of IgG type. It would be wise to recheck your Hbs Ag status after 6 months. If positive than other markers of diseases like quantitative PCR for Hep B DNA, Complete blood count, Ultrasound of liver and ALT should be done. Wishing all the best and spontaneous recovery, Dr. Nauman Wazir