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How soon can viral hepatitis hbs (ag) and viral hepatitis hcv (ab) be detected in a blood test after exposure?
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A bit complicated: HepatitisB antigen is detectable 4-10wks after exposure. A positive test means the person infected and can pass it on. Hepatitis C antibody- takes 6-8 weeks to develop enough Ab for a positive screen-positive screen could mean person a chronic carrier -75-85%, could be a resolved infection -15-25% or a few recently infected indiv who could pass it on.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92029/
Answered 2/18/2020
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Hepatitis: HBsAg is positive 2 to 5 weeks before clinical symptoms. HCV (ab) Detectable 1-6 months after onset of symptoms.
Answered 2/18/2020
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