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Hepatitis B


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Hepatitis B Diagnosis & Tests

Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) -- this represents the first viral marker present in blood tests after the patient is infected. It usually disappears from the blood in 1-2 months.
Hepatitis B core antibody (Anti-HBc) -- this is usually detected within 1-2 weeks of the appearance of hepatitis B surface antigen.
Hepatitis B surface antibody (Anti-HBs) -- this is found both in those who have been immunized and those who have recovered from hepatitis infection.
Both hepatitis B surface antibody and core antibody persist indefinitely in the blood of patients who have recovered from hepatitis B.
Liver enzyme (transaminase) blood levels may be elevated due to liver damage.
Albumin levels may be low and prothrombin time may be prolonged due to severe liver failure.

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Review Date : 2/14/2002
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. editorial (2/14/2002). Previous review: Sara Lovinger, MD, board certified internist, Boston Medical Center. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (9/1/00).

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