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I did a blood test, hbs-ab is 364& it said under 9 is negative,and hbs-ag is negative,i took just one shot hepatitis vaccine 9years ago,am i positive?

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HBS: The antigen reflects infection, the antibody means you have been exposed or vaccinated

Answered 1/3/2015

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