What Does Negative HBsAg Indicate During Pregnancy?
Dear sir yesterday my wife has undergone regular medical & blood tests being she is a fifth month pregnant. the blood test results are showing that HIV 1 & 2 : Non reactive, HBS AG : NEGATIVE, VDRL : NON REACTIVE. I want to know is every thing is all right?
Thu, 7 Jan 2016
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. HIV1,2/ VDRL are the tests for STDs.. which are -ve in your wife's sample. both the tests are nonreactive.. & you need not worry. it's normal.There is no risk in pregnancy. HBS Ag is the test for Hepatitis B.. which usually accompanies sexually transmitted diseases. Hepatitis is B is transmitted through blood.. & there is possibility of baby getting infected from maternal infection in pregnancy/ as well as the medical staff conducting delivery are at risk of getting the infection, if the patient is + ve for HBS.AG . But it's also negative in your wife's blood. SO don't worry, every thing is alright. thanks.
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What Does Negative HBsAg Indicate During Pregnancy?
Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. HIV1,2/ VDRL are the tests for STDs.. which are -ve in your wife s sample. both the tests are nonreactive.. & you need not worry. it s normal.There is no risk in pregnancy. HBS Ag is the test for Hepatitis B.. which usually accompanies sexually transmitted diseases. Hepatitis is B is transmitted through blood.. & there is possibility of baby getting infected from maternal infection in pregnancy/ as well as the medical staff conducting delivery are at risk of getting the infection, if the patient is + ve for HBS.AG . But it s also negative in your wife s blood. SO don t worry, every thing is alright. thanks.