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Does HBV core Ab total reactive mean hepatitis B?

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Hepatitis B surface antigen HBsAg HBV is negative. Hepatitis B HBV core Ab total*Q is reactive. Kindly help me. Do I have hepatitis B or am I immune? Do I need any other tests done? I also did liver profile test. ALT 21 U/L, AST 19 U/L, alkaline phosphate 147 U/L written high. I also did the liver elastography which says normal.

Answered by Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

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Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri is an experienced General Physician and Pathologist with extensive years of clinical expertise. He specializes in diagnosing and managing a wide range of medical conditions while providing holistic care to patients. As a Pathologist, he is skilled in performing and interpreting laboratory investigations that aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Dr. Rajendragiri is dedicated to delivering patient-focused care with a strong emphasis on preventive medicine and overall well-being.

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The patient develops an antibody against core antigen during the fight against hepatitis. However, core antibody development is suggestive of infection by hepatitis B antigen. It is not a marker of immunity.

If you want to rule out whether you are immune or not investigate with anti-HBsAg antibody estimation testing. If you have IgG HbsAag antibody in blood than you are immune to hepatitis B.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Divya Banu M
Published At August 14, 2019
Reviewed At August 23, 2024

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri is an experienced General Physician and Pathologist with extensive years of clinical expertise. He specializes in diagnosing and managing a wide range of medical conditions while providing holistic care to patients. As a Pathologist, he is skilled in performing and interpreting laboratory investigations that aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Dr. Rajendragiri is dedicated to delivering patient-focused care with a strong emphasis on preventive medicine and overall well-being.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri is an experienced General Physician and Pathologist with extensive years of clinical expertise. He specializes in diagnosing and managing a wide range of medical conditions while providing holistic care to patients. As a Pathologist, he is skilled in performing and interpreting laboratory investigations that aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Dr. Rajendragiri is dedicated to delivering patient-focused care with a strong emphasis on preventive medicine and overall well-being.

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