HBV Diagnosis Flashcards
1
Q
HBsAg
A
SURFACE ANTIGEN
General marker of INFECTION
2
Q
HBsAB
A
SURFACE ANTIBODY
Suggests RECOVERY and/or IMMUNITY to HBV infection
3
Q
HBcAB IgM
A
EARLY core antibody
Marker of ACUTE INFECTION
4
Q
HBcAB IgG
A
PAST core antibody
Suggests PAST or CHRONIC infection
5
Q
HBeAG
A
ENVELOPE ANTIGEN
Indicates ACTIVE REPLICATION of the virus and therefore a marker of INFECTIVITY
6
Q
HBeAB
A
ENVELOPE ANTIBODY
Virus no longer replicating