What Does This Following Lab Report Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 31 Dec 2016

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Question : Please help me understand the attached report. Seems like Hepatitis B Surface antigen (HBsAg) being Positive is a concern.

Answered by Dr. Remy Koshy (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Consult with a hepatologist or gastroenterologist

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting your query,

I have gone through your query and have also viewed the attached reports.

Yes, you seem to show positive for Hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is liver inflammation caused by Hepatitis B virus. This can be acute or chronic. Is one of a very highly contagious disease which will spread through blood, saliva or other bodily fluids.

I would suggest you to meet with a hepatologist or a gastroenterologist in your area, and you may be advised with a few tests like IgM anti-HBC, HBeAg, hepatitis B e antibody. Further treatment will be provided in respect of the above results.

Hope I have answered to your query.

Please feel free to discuss further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy