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My hep b surface antibody came back reactive, what does this mean?

Q: my hep b surface antibody came back reactive, what does this mean?

: If that's the only positive result, i.e. negative tests for surface antigen (HBsAg) and hep B core antibody (HBcAb), it means you were vaccinated in the past and are immune to the virus.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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If that's the only positive result, i.e. negative tests for surface antigen (HBsAg) and hep B core antibody (HBcAb), it means you were vaccinated in the past and are immune to the virus.

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Answered 10/17/2022

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A member asked:

My hep b surface antibody came back reactive, what does this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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