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What Does An Independent Positive E-antigen Result Mean?

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Posted on Wed, 28 Jan 2015
Question: recent blood test showed HBeAg positive BUT HepB surface and core results were all negative. What does an independent positive e-antigen result mean? Is this typical to have e-positive without the others showing positive as well?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Kindly repeat the test

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Isolated HBeAg positivity with a negative core antibody is not possible.
I would advise you to repeat the tests.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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What Does An Independent Positive E-antigen Result Mean?

Brief Answer: Kindly repeat the test Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. Isolated HBeAg positivity with a negative core antibody is not possible. I would advise you to repeat the tests. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr.R.K.