Types

• Total anti hepatitis B core - ANTI HBc TOTAL (Total value of IgM +IgG)
• Detects both IgM and IgG antibodies to hepatitis B core antigen. It is used to help detect acute and chronic HBV infections; IgM antibody is the first antibody produced after infection with HBV; IgG antibody is produced in response to the core antigen later in th...

Description

OD Ratio

• Positive : ≥1.15
• Equivocal : 0.85-1.15
• Negative : <0.85

When to get Tested

• When there is s/s associated with acute hepatitis such as Fatigue, Sudden nausea and vomiting, Abdominal pain or discomfort, especially on the upper right quadrant, Clay coloured stools, Loss of appetite, Low grade fever ,Dark urine , Joint pain, Jaundice ,Intense itching
• When there is s/s of chronic liver failure
• Above clinical features with history of unprotected sexual contact, Sharing of needles, Accidental needle pricks
• When new born shows signs of hepatitis

Elevated Level

• Ongoing or previous HBV infection

Decreased Level