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What is A 30-year-old patient presented with a history of jaundice for 10 days. His liver function tests showed bilirubin of 10 mg/dl, SGOT/SGPT - 1100/1450, serum alkaline phosphatase -240 IU. He was positive for Hbs Ag. What should be the confirmatory test to established acute hepatitis B infection - and explain in detail?
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