What is normal HBsAg value?

For example, a hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) level of less than 1 s/c is considered negative, while a level of more than 5 s/c is considered positive. Any value between 1 and 5 s/c is indeterminate and should be repeated.

What does it mean if HBsAg is high?

High levels of HBsAg are suggestive of low fibrosis and immune tolerance in hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) positive patients; whereas low levels of HBsAg indicate a lower risk for HCC and inactive carrier state in HBeAg negative patients.

What is the marker for hepatitis B?

HBsAg (hepatitis B surface antigen) is the first serologic marker to appear in a new acute infection, which can be detected as early as 1 week and as late as 9 weeks, with an average of one month after exposure to the hepatitis B virus (HBV).

Can HBsAg positive become negative?

As many as 20 to 30% of these acute exacerbations may be caused by superinfection with HDV, HCV, or hepatitis A virus and can be associated with an increased risk of fulminant hepatic failure [44]. Some carriers eventually become HBsAg negative and develop anti-HBs.

What is anti-HBs positive?

A positive anti-HBs (or HBsAb) test result means you are “immune” and protected against the hepatitis B virus and cannot be infected. You are not infected and cannot spread hepatitis B to others.

What is HBS antibody?

The hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) test detects and measures antibodies produced by the immune system in response to the hepatitis B virus. It is one of several tests used to diagnose hepatitis and is used specifically to determine your level of immunity to the virus.

What happens if you test positive for hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection that causes inflammation (swelling and reddening) that can lead to liver damage. Hepatitis B, also called HBV and Hep B, can cause cirrhosis (hardening or scarring), liver cancer and even death.

Can I marry a person with hepatitis B?

To put it simply, yes, a person living with hepatitis B can get married. In fact, a healthy relationship can be a source of love and support for those who may feel alone in their diagnosis. Transmission of hepatitis B can be prevented in your partner; it’s a vaccine preventable disease!

What is anti-HBs negative?

When the anti-HBS result is obtained by laboratory test, a negative value means that there is no immunity against Hepatitis B virus in the body.