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On a recent blood test, hep a ab, total, came back as abnormal, what does this mean?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Immune: I assume that by "abnormal" you mean positive or reactive. That means you're immune to hepatitis a, either because of past infection or vaccination. So in this case, "abnormal" is a good thing.

Answered 5/13/2019

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