Types

• Antibodies developed against hepatitis envelope antigen (HbeAg). Anti Hbe is the second antibody to appear and is associated with the rapid clearance of HbeAg. Later, Anti Hbe antibodies decline and persist only for a few months or year if there is no active viral replication. If HbeAg is considered a specific marker of infectivity, the pre...

Description

OD Ratio

• Positive : <1.01
• Equivocal : 1.01-1.10
• Negative : >1.11

When to get Tested

• In a known case of hepatitis B infection- to find out severity of infection
• To find out resolution of infection
• To predict the carrier state of hepatitis B infection

Elevated Level

Decreased Level