How Should I Interpret M Y Hep B Core Ab W/reflex Report?

Posted on Thu, 21 Jun 2018

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Question : My Hep B Core Ab w/reflex reads: Hep B Core Ab Tot%E2%80%94Positive Abnormal; Hep B Core Ab, IgM%E2%80%94Negative; HBsAg Screen%E2%80%94Negative. In PLAIN TERMS, what does this mean?

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
In plain terms nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

This report states that you have partial immunity to one of the structural components of the hepatitis B virus. This means exposure or healing of a previous infection (and therefore the immunity against it).

In plain terms please get vaccinated against Hepatitis B virus to develop proper immunity against it.

Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar