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HBsAg non-reactive does NOT mean immune to hepatitis B. To understand this we have to discuss what exactly HBsAg is.
The hepatitis B virus has several components. It is an encapsulated virus, meaning that its central DNA core is protected by an outer shell. This shell is sometimes called the "surface". On this surface are some antigens, which are simply proteins that induce an immune response in the body. We abbreviate these antigens as HBsAg, which is shorthand for "hepatitis B surface antigen". If a blood test reveals that there are no detectable hepatitis B surface antigens, this simply means that the individual has no evidence of being currently infected with hepatitis B. Otherwise, there would be some hepatitis B surface antigens (with hepatitis B DNA inside them) floating around in the bloodstream.
To determine if a person is immune to hepatitis B, we must draw a different test. This test checks for the presence of antibodies to the hepatitis B surface antigens. Sometimes this is abbreviated as HBAb, or as Hepatitis B IgG. If the patient has antibodies to Hepatitis B surface antigens, and has no detectable HBsAg in their bloodstream, then it is likely that they are immune. But be careful! Simply having Hepatitis B surface antibodies does not indicate immunity! It may mean that the person is actually infected with Hep B. This is why both tests are necessary to document immunity.
A non-reactive result indicates lack of specific immune response to Hepatitis
B surface antigen or vaccine. Such individuals are presumed to be non-immune
and therefore susceptible to Hepatitis B infection.
Does a non reactive result on an Hep Bs Ag test means that the vaccination was successfull or not?
non reactive hep c does that mean i have been cured within 8 combination therapys
A non-reactive Hepatitis B titer means a negative test. If the titer was reactive, at the very least, you would know you were directly exposed to Hepatitis B.
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What does Borderline Hep B Surface AB QL mean?
Hepatitis b surface ab(antibody) ql (qualitative) reactive is the prior exposure of hepatitis b. This exposure could be a natural exposure or that of a vaccine.
What is the difference between hepatitis B surface and hepatitis b antigen?
When your body is introduced to the Hepatitis B virus, the virus is considered the antigen (the surface antigen)and this should trigger your immune system to develop antibody against this antigen to destroy it. Most people do develop Hep B surface antibody when infected with the Hep B virus. Some people do not develop the antibodyand go on to have only circulating Hep B surface antigen - which means they are a carrier and can continue to have the virus and infection. For the majority of the population that develop the Hep B surface antibody, this conveys immunity to the virus for life.
Your 13 year old sons serum hepatitis B surface ab came back reactive what does this mean?
It just means he has antibodies to Hep B. He doesn't have the virus.
Anti HBs - reactive is this mean hepatitis B positive?
It means that you have antibodies to the hepatitis B virus. If you had the immunizations it means they worked. If not then you were exposed to the virus at some point and should discuss those results with your doctor.
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What does hep mean?
It is hydroeletric power.
What does the medical abbreviation HBs Ag Non-reactive mean?
You do not have Hepatitis Surface B antigens present. This can mean you do not have Hep B or if you have had vaccinations and are getting tested within months of the shots, they have not produced sufficient immunity. (If the titer is done years after the immunization, the levels may be non-reactive, but the body still may produce an anamnestic response demonstrating that low titer levels years after immunization are not an effective indicator of immune status.)
What does the slang word hep mean?
It stands for hepatitis. Can be A, B, or C, but is usually next to its respective letter. i.e. Hep A "Hep" is also an older slang meaning "cool" or "groovy."
What does HEP mean in geography?
Hydro Electric Power
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen is present is it dangerous?
any body can see what hep b can possible to negativo ?
Do you need hep A injection if you had hep B?
Yes, Hep A and Hep B are to different viruses. Each have their own series of injections to boost immunity. There is no Immunization for Hep C. Good luck.
What is the causes of Hep A?
Hep A is caused by a virus.
