Anti-hbs/hbsab-test result-315. 11mlu/ml and reference value-immunity present against hbv infection:>10 what does the report means?

Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician34yrs exp

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When hbsab is positive (antibodies are present) it usually means that you have recovered from a hepatitis b infection and have some immunity, or that you once received the hepatitis b vaccination and are immune. A positive hbsag test result means that you are infected and can spread the hepatitis b virus to others through your blood. Anti-hbs or hbsab (hepatitis b surface antibody) - a "positive" or "reactive" anti-hbs (or hbsab) test result indicates that a person is protected against the hepatitis b virus. For hepatitis b surface antibody (anti-hbs), a level less than 5 miu is considered negative, while a level more than 12 miu is considered protective. Any value between 5 and 12 miu is indeterminate and should be repeated. The presence of hbsag indicates that the person is infectious. The body normally produces antibodies to hbsag as part of the normal immune response to infection. The presence of anti-hbs is generally interpreted as indicating recovery and immunity from hepatitis b virus infection.  

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