Quesmed hepatits Flashcards
What is the first antibody following hepatitis B infection?
HbsAb, the surface antibody which represents any current infection of hep B or vaccination.
What does positive HbsAg mean?
Hepatitis B antigen in blood which means current infection
Which hepatitis B antibody is for both current and past infection?
HbcAb- core antibody that provides no protection against Hep B. It indicates past or current infection.
Which antibody indicates acute hepatitis B infection?
IgM to HbcAb- occurs in acute infection and negative in chronic infection
Which antibody indicates chronic hepatitis B infection
IgG to HbcAb
Which antibody indicates HepB vaccination?
HbsAb when combined with NEGATIVE HbcAg which means
Which antibody indicates past HepB infection?
HbcAb
What is HbsAg?
Antibody for hepatitis B, indicating current infection.