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What does hepatitis a ab (total) .......a negative mean? hbsab..........a positive?

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Hepatitis ABsAb: Just means that you have been exposed or vaccinated and have antibodies (defenses to fight the illness). Does not mean you have hepatitis or that you are infectious

Answered 1/16/2015

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A member asked:

What does hepatitis a ab (total) .......a negative mean? hbsab..........a positive?

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Dr. Julie ann Harrigan answered

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