Hi, my name is linda. Recently i found out that i am HBsAg reactive or positive. To make sure i undergo a test HBsAg with titer (CMIA) and the result is 2113.07 and the reference range is C.O.V 1.00 REACTIve.. what does this means? Is this Chronic heapatitis?
Hi there, Hbs Ag positivity either alone or in titles is not sufficient to label one as having chronic Hepatitis B. Chronic hepatitis B is defined as HBS Ag positivity that persists for 6 months, as almost in 90% of cases HBS Ag is cleared by bodies immunity within 6 months. It is also accompanied by Anti-Hep B core antibody positivity of Egg type. It would be wise to recheck your HBS Ag status after 6 months. If positiver than other markers of diseases like quantitative PCR for Hep B DNA, Complete blood count, Ultrasound of liver and ALT should be done. Wishing all the best and spontaneous recovery,