HEPATITIS PROFILE CARRIER STATUS STUDIES
(Hepatitis Be Antigen (HBeAg), Hepatitis Be Antibody (HBeAb), Alpha-Fetoprotein) Inactive hepatitis B virus (HBV) carrier state is defined according to European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) by chronic HBV infection evolves at least for 6 months, associated with normal ALT (Alanine aminotransferase), undetectable or very low serum HBV DNA levels below 2000 IU/ml, HBeAg negative.
Why a doctor may order this
Hepatitis B carrier status studies to classify inactive carrier vs active chronic infection.
Why you may need this
Part of liver/infection screening or when hepatitis risk factors or abnormal liver tests are present.
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