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Hepatitis B Panel

Hepatitis B surface antigen, surface and core antibodies, e-antigen markers and viral load.

7 tests explainedAlso printed as Hepatitis B Profile, Hep B Panel, Hepatitis B Serology, Hepatitis B Immunity and Infection Panel

The 7 tests in this panel

What each one measures and the range labs usually print for adults. Ranges differ a little between labs, so the range on your own report is the one your result is judged against.

  • Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg)

    A protein from the hepatitis B virus. A positive result is linked to the virus being in your blood now, from a recent infection or a long-term one.

  • Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (Anti-HBs)

    The antibody that protects against hepatitis B. A result of 10 mIU/mL or higher is generally treated as protected, from vaccination or past infection.

    Adults
    10 and above mIU/mL

  • Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total (Anti-HBc)

    An antibody your body makes after hepatitis B infection. A positive result is linked to past or current infection. The vaccine does not cause it.

  • Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM

    A short-lived antibody that appears early in a new hepatitis B infection. A positive result is linked to infection within roughly the past six months.

  • Hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg)

    A hepatitis B virus protein linked to active virus growth and higher infectiousness. It's usually checked only after a positive HBsAg.

  • Hepatitis B e antibody (anti-HBe)

    An antibody to the hepatitis B e antigen. In someone with hepatitis B, a positive result is often linked to the virus being less active.

  • Hepatitis B Virus DNA (Quantitative)

    Measures how much hepatitis B virus DNA is in your blood. It helps show how active a long-term hepatitis B infection is.