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Hepatitis B Marker test

2018-03-28 04:33:39
Hi, Is there any test for a hep-B patient which can clarify if he is a virus carrier or not? Basically since it can be transmitted through a sexual intercourse so need to know if I am just infected or a carrier also. Thanks In advance,
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The hepatitis B blood panel requires only one blood sample but includes three tests: HBsAg (hepatitis B surface antigen) Anti-HBs or HBsAb (hepatitis B surface antibody) anti-HBc or HBcAb (hepatitis B core antibody) this test result show u, u r carrier or infected.

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