Question 1

what if the hepatitis b surface ab antibody is positive?

Accepted Answer

Protection against..: Detection of antibody against hepatitis b surface antigen means the host is successfully immunized or recovered from hep b infection and therefore, is protected from getting infected with hepatitis b.

Question 2

hep b surface ab - positive, hep be antigen - positive, viral dna 2000 iu. acute hep b dx. tests don't match the serology timeline? am i in recovery?

Accepted Answer

Need expert care: This situation is too complex for safe advice on this forum. You should be seeing an expert in person, or perhaps seek HealthTap's concierge service with an infectious diseases or liver disease expert.

Question 3

my blood result came out to be positive for hepatitis b surface ab?

Accepted Answer

Not to worry: Your body makes hep b surface antibody in response to the hepatitis b vaccine. It can also make it to the hepatitis b virus. If you've been vaccinated, it's more likely to be due to the first reason. If you're still concerned though, a test for hep b surface antigen and  a liver function panel should clear things up. Most likely, they were checking your immunity status.

Question 4

my hepatitis b result is as follows: hepatitis b suface angin - positive,hepatitis be antibody - positive , what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Recent infection: The presence of hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitis B e antibody suggest a recent hepatitis B infection.  An appearance  of hepatitis B surface antibody heralds recovery from acute infection.

Question 5

what do you suggest if my hepatitis b result is as follows: hepatitis b suface angin - positive,hepatitis be antibody - positive ,?

Accepted Answer

See below: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, the presence of hepatitis b surface antigen in blood means active infection with the hepatitis B virus and you should seek treatment.

Question 6

if i was exposed to hepatitis b would i test positive for hep b surface antigen 14 weeks after possible exposure? my results were negative.

Accepted Answer

Yes: After acute exposure the antigen rises at 4 weeks, peaks at 14 weeks and dissipates by 24 weeks. If it has been 14 weeks after exposure you seem to be in the clear!

Question 7

can you tell me what you suggest if you are hepatitis b surface antibodies positive does this mean you have hiv as well?

Accepted Answer

Immunity: Hepatitis b surface antibody positive, means you are immune (you are protected) to hepatitis b, as long as the "surface antigen" is negative. 
Its not related to hiv.

Question 8

doctor recent my blood test shows positive for hepatitis b surface antigen  is this can be treated completely please reply?

Accepted Answer

Active Infection: This can be yes.  It may represent acute infection while clearing is occurring but it may also represent chronic carrier/ chronic active.  Several medications (hiv meds) have been shown to be active.  It's important to get a hep b viral load by pcr to quantitate.  Make sure your doctor had adequate experience treating this.  It can be difficult to treat.

Question 9

my hubby is hbsag & hep b e ab positive & i had completed my hep b 3 shots series.now we are planning for baby.can we do unprotected sex? is it safe?

Accepted Answer

Treatment: Hepatitis B can be treated and your husband should seek treatment so that the infection does not progress to cirrhosis. Please consult an infectious disease or liver disease expert for his treatment. See this site for information.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1079522/

Question 10

my brother recently tested positive for hbsag. his hbv dna is50000 iu/ml.igm anti hbc is reactive.hbe ag neg and hbe ab positive. is it acute/chronic?

Accepted Answer

Recent infection: Positive HbSAg and IgM anti HbC suggest recent infection, but that does not mean it would not become chronic. Your brother needs to be monitored by a physician for proper treatment.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Hepatitis b surface ab positive

A member asked:

What if the hepatitis b surface ab antibody is positive?

A member asked:

Hep b surface ab - positive, hep be antigen - positive, viral dna 2000 iu. acute hep b dx. tests don't match the serology timeline? am i in recovery?

A member asked:

My blood result came out to be positive for hepatitis b surface ab?

A member asked:

My hepatitis b result is as follows: hepatitis b suface angin - positive,hepatitis be antibody - positive , what does this mean?

A member asked:

What do you suggest if my hepatitis b result is as follows: hepatitis b suface angin - positive,hepatitis be antibody - positive ,?

A member asked:

If i was exposed to hepatitis b would i test positive for hep b surface antigen 14 weeks after possible exposure? my results were negative.

A member asked:

Can you tell me what you suggest if you are hepatitis b surface antibodies positive does this mean you have hiv as well?

A member asked:

Doctor recent my blood test shows positive for hepatitis b surface antigen is this can be treated completely please reply?

A member asked:

My hubby is hbsag & hep b e ab positive & i had completed my hep b 3 shots series.now we are planning for baby.can we do unprotected sex? is it safe?

A member asked:

My brother recently tested positive for hbsag. his hbv dna is50000 iu/ml.igm anti hbc is reactive.hbe ag neg and hbe ab positive. is it acute/chronic?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?