Types

• Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by Hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B blood tests can identify a person who has a current active infection, was exposed to HBV in the past, or has immunity as a result of vaccination.
• Antihepatitis B core (AntiHBc, IgM) detects only the IgM antibody to the hepatitis B core antigen, U...

Description

• Negative : <10.0u/ml
• Positive : ≥ 10.0u/ml

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 /Acute HBV infection

Decreased Level