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What Does This Blood Test Result For Hepatitis Indicate?

good afternoon how are you i made a blood donation to the american red cross at my job ,and came home from work and got a letter in the mail with all the results,the one i am concern about is this one that says hepatitis b core antibodies test and the result is reactive could you clarify it for me thanks.
Fri, 26 Oct 2018
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Hello,

If you have only core antibodies positive with remaining antibodies negative means.
1. Resolved infection
2. False positive anti HBC.
3. Low level of chronic infection.
4. Resolving acute infection.

Do don't worry please repeat the test in another laboratory.
If positive, please consult your gastroentrologist he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ,
Internal Medicine Specialist



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What Does This Blood Test Result For Hepatitis Indicate?

Hello, If you have only core antibodies positive with remaining antibodies negative means. 1. Resolved infection 2. False positive anti HBC. 3. Low level of chronic infection. 4. Resolving acute infection. Do don t worry please repeat the test in another laboratory. If positive, please consult your gastroentrologist he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist