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What antibodies are tested for by Selectogen I and II?

Selectogen I tests for IgG antibodies to hepatitis A virus, hepatitis B virus core antigen, and hepatitis B surface antigen. Selectogen II tests for IgG antibodies to hepatitis C virus, hepatitis B core antigen, and hepatitis B surface antigen.


One someone has hepatitis b the vaccine for them is of no use True or false?

One someone has hepatitis b the vaccine for them is of no use True or false?


What characteristics does a normal hepatitis virus test have?

Reference ranges for the antigen/antibody tests are as follows: hepatitis A antibody, IgM: Negative, hepatitis B core antibody: Negative, hepatitis B e antibody: Negative, hepatitis B e-antigen: Negative.


Can hepatitis b cause a false positive urine test for cocaine?

No.


Is hepatitis b diagnosed by a liver biopsy?

Liver biopsy can be done to examine liver tissue for potential damage and use it to diagnose Hepatitis B. However, specific blood tests can also be used to diagnose Hepatitis B.


What is reactive hepatitis b?

There are several tests for hepatitis B which mean different things if positive (reactive). If it is the surface antigen (sAg') then it means that you have either been exposed to the infection or had the shots. If the former whether you still have the infection depends on the results of other tests.


How do you find out if someone has hepatitis?

All types of hepatitis are diagnosed with a blood test.The hepatitis virus panel is a series of blood tests used to detect current or past infection by hepatitis A, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C. It can screen blood samples for more than one kind of hepatitis virus at the same time.Antibody and antigen tests can detect each of the different hepatitis viruses.Note: Hepatitis D only causes disease in people who also have hepatitis B. It is not routinely checked on a hepatitis antibody panel. http://www.std-gov.org/stds/hepatitis.htm http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003558.htm


What pathogens cause hepatitis b?

The causative agent for Hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus.


Do fecalysis detect hepatitis b?

No, fecalysis does not detect hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is primarily diagnosed through blood tests that identify specific antibodies or antigens related to the virus. Fecalysis, which analyzes stool samples, is used to detect gastrointestinal issues, infections, or parasites, but it is not suitable for diagnosing viral infections like hepatitis B.


The most effective protection against Hepatitis B is a series of 4 vaccinations. Is this true or false?

yes


What is Hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is one of the most common infectious viral diseases in the world, infecting approximately two billion people worldwide. It is a virus that infects the liver. Hepatitis B infections are either acute or chronic. Acute hepatitis B can last from a few weeks to a few months. Most people with acute infection will fully recover and not have any lasting health problems. Chronic Hepatitis B is more serious. A person with chronic hepatitis B may have the disease for life. Chronic hepatitis B can lead to more serious liver disease, including liver cancer.


Is hepatitis A a virus or bacteria?

Hepatitis is inflammation in the liver caused by the virus hepatitis B.