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My result of laboratory test is hepatitis b surface antigen reactive. what does it mean?
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Hep B Infection: The surface antigen can be positive in either acute (new) or chronic hep b infection. Chronic hbv exists in several different forms. Your doctor can run other tests to determine which form you have and whether treatment is needed.
Answered 3/21/2015
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