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I have donated blood and it was screened to have a positive in hbsag. then i went to have my blood test and the results were 3986.57 what should i do?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

See your doctor: Is that 3986 a viral load or an antibody tiger. There are other vital antigen tests needed as well.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/7/2016

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

See your Dr.: That suggests recent exposure to or infection with Hepatitis B. Your Dr needs to order other liver and hepatitis tests to determine what is going on in your case.

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 5/10/2014

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