Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Does A Reactive HBsAg Indicate?

Respected Sir I donated blood recently and cld find that HBsAg has shown reactive. I am 44 old guy. What does it actually mean. What I need to do now. Please advise. Is it something very serious Sir. Shall I need to take any precautions now... please advise. Thanks
Fri, 21 Oct 2016
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Incomplete data like liver function tests and other serological tests for hepatitis B virus, etc...???
Test showing Reactive HBsAg is suggestive of acute or chronic hepatitis B virus infection.

The presence of HBsAg indicates that the blood and body fluids of the infected individual are highly contagious.

I advise you to consult your physician for further evaluation like certain lab tests including liver function tests, anti-HBS, HBeAg, IgM to HBcAg, etc.
to differentiate between acute or chronic infection.

You should also inform the blood bank officials about this result immediately.

There's no role of oral anti-HBV drugs at this stage.

However, you have to repeat the serological tests along with liver function tests after 6 months.

The absence of IgM anti-HBc or the persistence of HBsAg for 6 months along with the presence of HBeAg, reactive HBV DNA & Total Anti-HBc indicates chronic HBV infection.

In such a case you may be evaluated by specialist experienced in the management of chronic hepatitis B infection.

Currently, Pegylated Interferon alfa (PEG-IFN-a), Entecavir (ETV), & tenofovir are the first-line agents in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B disease.

Hope these answers your query.
Wishing you best of your health.
Take care
A feedback is appreciated.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
People also viewed
What Does A Reactive HBsAg Indicate?

Incomplete data like liver function tests and other serological tests for hepatitis B virus, etc...??? Test showing Reactive HBsAg is suggestive of acute or chronic hepatitis B virus infection. The presence of HBsAg indicates that the blood and body fluids of the infected individual are highly contagious. I advise you to consult your physician for further evaluation like certain lab tests including liver function tests, anti-HBS, HBeAg, IgM to HBcAg, etc. to differentiate between acute or chronic infection. You should also inform the blood bank officials about this result immediately. There s no role of oral anti-HBV drugs at this stage. However, you have to repeat the serological tests along with liver function tests after 6 months. The absence of IgM anti-HBc or the persistence of HBsAg for 6 months along with the presence of HBeAg, reactive HBV DNA & Total Anti-HBc indicates chronic HBV infection. In such a case you may be evaluated by specialist experienced in the management of chronic hepatitis B infection. Currently, Pegylated Interferon alfa (PEG-IFN-a), Entecavir (ETV), & tenofovir are the first-line agents in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B disease. Hope these answers your query. Wishing you best of your health. Take care A feedback is appreciated.