Link: https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hbv/interpretationOfHepBSerologicResults.htm
Description: WEBHepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg): A protein on the surface of hepatitis B virus that can be detected in high levels in serum during acute or chronic hepatitis B virus infection. The presence of HBsAg indicates that the person is infectious, except when it might be transiently positive within 30 days after a dose of hepatitis B vaccine (HepB).
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Link: https://www.hepb.org/prevention-and-diagnosis/diagnosis/hbv-blood-tests
Description: WEBA positive HBsAg test result means that you are infected and can spread the hepatitis B virus to others through your blood. anti-HBs or HBsAb (Hepatitis B surface antibody) - A "positive" or "reactive" anti-HBs (or HBsAb) test result indicates that a person is protected against the hepatitis B virus.
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Link: https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-hbsag-1759934
Description: WEBJun 30, 2023 · A positive HBsAg result means you have an active hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and are contagious. HBV is spread through contact with infected body fluids, such as blood and semen. This article discusses the HBsAg test and other tests used to confirm hepatitis B infections.
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Link: https://www.labcorp.com/tests/006510/hepatitis-b-surface-antigen-hbsag-screen-qualitative
Description: WEBHepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is a distinctive serological marker of acute or chronic hepatitis B infection. HBsAg is the first antigen to appear following infection with HBV and is generally detected 1-10 weeks after the onset of clinical symptoms.
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Link: https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hbv/HBV-RoutineTesting-Followup.htm
Description: WEBLast Reviewed: September 27, 2023. Source: Division of Viral Hepatitis, National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention. CDC Recommendations for routine testing, vaccination, and follow-up of patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) Infection.
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Link: https://www.hepb.org/prevention-and-diagnosis/diagnosis/understanding-your-test-results/
Description: WEBHBsAg (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).
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Link: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/hepatitis-b-virus-screening-and-diagnosis
Description: WEBApr 28, 2023 · The diagnosis of HBV infection can also be made by the detection of HBsAg or hepatitis B core antigen (HBcAg) in liver tissues by immunohistochemical staining and of HBV DNA by Southern hybridization, in-situ hybridization, or PCR.
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Link: https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hbv/testingchronic.htm
Description: WEBLast Reviewed: March 28, 2022. Source: Division of Viral Hepatitis, National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention. Serologic testing for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is the main way to detect chronic HBV infection. Certain people at increased risk should be tested.
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Link: https://www.hepb.org/assets/Uploads/Understanding-Your-Hepatitis-B-Blood-Tests-Fact-Sheet-updated-January-2020.pdf
Description: WEBA l p h a -F e to P r o te i n (A F P ) – This blood test is used to screen for the development of primary liver cancer in those living with chronic hepatitis B and should be tested at every visit. Non-pregnant adults should not have elevated AFP.
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Link: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/hepatitis-b-virus-infection-screening
Description: WEBDec 15, 2020 · Recommendation: Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults: Screening. Final Recommendation Statement. Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults: Screening. December 15, 2020. Recommendations made by the USPSTF are independent of the U.S. government.
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