What does hep B surface AB mean?

What does hep B surface AB mean?

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. This protection can be the result of receiving the hepatitis B vaccine or successfully recovering from a past hepatitis B infection.

What does low HBsAb mean?

* A low or negative result suggests primary vaccine failure in which case a repeat three-dose series should be given followed by HBsAb testing one to two months later. * except immunocompromised persons in which case protective titres should be considered valid for no more than one year.

What does HEP B AB positive mean?

Hepatitis B Core Antibody (HBcAb or Anti-HBc) – This antibody does not provide any protection or immunity against the hepatitis B virus. A positive or “reactive” test indicates that a person may have been infected with the hepatitis B virus at some point in time.

What is normal range of HBsAb?

Any value between 1 and 5 s/c is indeterminate and should be repeated. For hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs), a level less than 5 mIU is considered negative, while a level more than 12 mIU is considered protective. Any value between 5 and 12 mIU is indeterminate and should be repeated.

What is Hep B surface AB non reactive?

Normal results are negative or nonreactive, meaning that no hepatitis B surface antigen was found. If your test is positive or reactive, it may mean you are actively infected with HBV. In most cases this means that you will recover within 6 months.

What is hepatitis A ab total reactive?

If your test is positive or reactive, it may mean: You have an active HAV infection. You have had an HAV infection in the last 6 months.

How is hepatitis B surface antigen treated?

Treatment for chronic hepatitis B may include: Antiviral medications. Several antiviral medications — including entecavir (Baraclude), tenofovir (Viread), lamivudine (Epivir), adefovir (Hepsera) and telbivudine (Tyzeka) — can help fight the virus and slow its ability to damage your liver.