HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Does This Hepatitis Test Result Mean?

I got tested for hepatitis and I don t understand what my results mean. This is what it says : Hepatitis bs antigen NEG Hepatitis bs antibody NEG Patient does NOT have immunity for hep b Hepatitis c antibody NEG Hcv signal to cutoff ratio 0.02 And then there is a footnote I don t understand
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
Report Abuse
Gastroenterologist,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
You have been tested to see whether you have -
1. Hepatitis B infection
2. Got vaccinated /protected against hepatitis B infection
3. Hepatitis C infection.

As per the report -
1. You do not have hepatitis B infection
2. You do not have any protective antibodies against Hepatitis B which means you were not vaccinated against hepatitis B or had any past infection. So you are susceptible for hepatitis B infection. You can get protected against Hepatitis B by getting 3 shots of hepatitis B vaccine.
3. You do not have hepatitis C infection.

I hope that answers your question.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Does This Hepatitis Test Result Mean?

Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. You have been tested to see whether you have - 1. Hepatitis B infection 2. Got vaccinated /protected against hepatitis B infection 3. Hepatitis C infection. As per the report - 1. You do not have hepatitis B infection 2. You do not have any protective antibodies against Hepatitis B which means you were not vaccinated against hepatitis B or had any past infection. So you are susceptible for hepatitis B infection. You can get protected against Hepatitis B by getting 3 shots of hepatitis B vaccine. 3. You do not have hepatitis C infection. I hope that answers your question. Regards, Dr.R.K.