What are the tests done for hepatitis B?

Question

Hello doctor,

Could you please clarify whether the test results below indicate chronic hepatitis B?

HBsAg: inactive.
Anti-HBc: positive, 11.01 S/CO.
Anti-HBs: positive, 282.75 mIU/mL.
HBV DNA PCR: 14 IU/mL (method: Alinity M).

The serology testing was performed using the Abbott Alinity platform.

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I am very sorry about your medical condition and I am glad that it is good that you are paying attention to changes in your body. But do not worry, I am here to take care of you. Your test results suggest that you may have a resolved or inactive hepatitis B infection, but not chronic hepatitis B.

Here is what the results mean:

HbsAg (hepatitis B surface antigen) inactive: This indicates that the hepatitis B surface antigen (HbsAg) is not present or is at a very low level. If this result is inactive or negative, it usually means you do not have an active hepatitis B infection.
Anti-HBc active (11.01 S/CO) (hepatitis B core antibody) shows past exposure to the virus. A positive result indicates you have been infected with hepatitis B at some point, but it does not necessarily mean the infection is still active.
Anti-HBs active (hepatitis B surface antibody) (282.75 mIU/mL) suggests immunity to hepatitis B. This result indicates a high level of antibodies, which could mean you have either recovered from a past infection or have been vaccinated.
PCR HBV DNA (polymerase chain reaction hepatitis B virus deoxyribonucleic acid) (14 IU/mL): This is a low level of hepatitis B DNA in your blood. While the presence of HBV DNA can indicate active infection, such a low level suggests the virus is under control and not actively replicating.

I hope this has helped you.

Please feel free to reach out to me again in case of further queries.

Thank you.