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Do the below hep b virus profile results suggest immunity via vax or infection? hbsag screen- negative; hep be ag- negative; hep b core ab, igm - negative; hep b core ab, tot - negative; hep be ab - negative; hep b surface ab, qual - positive?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

If the IgM antibodies to an infection are negative, it tells you that the infection was remote or nonexistent. Most babies are immunized against HepB and are protected against infection. That is to say, if you are immunized, your risk of any hep B infection is very, very low.

Answered 10/28/2022

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The results are consistent with Hep B vaccination.

Answered 10/30/2022

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