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Is it possible to tell, from a hep b blood test, whether immunity or antibodies were gained from the hep b vaccine, an actual infection, or both? how?

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Dr. Elden Rand answered

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Yes.: There is a nice, very clear table at the CDC website to interpret the various Hepatitis B blood tests. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/HBV/HBVfaq.htm

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Answered 6/3/2015

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A member asked:

Is it possible to tell, from a hep b blood test, whether immunity or antibodies were gained from the hep b vaccine, an actual infection, or both? how?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elden Rand answered

Dr Chu agreed

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