Common Hepatitis B Test Results

Here are the most common hepatitis B blood panel test results and what they mean (keep in mind that your actual test results may read as "+" or "reactive", or "-" or "non-reactive").

HBsAg- HBsAb- HBcAb-

Not Infected – Need Vaccine

• You are not infected with hepatitis B.
• You are still at risk for a hepatitis B infection.
• Get Vaccinated!!
• Thank you for taking our interactive tutorial!

HBsAg- HBsAb+ HBcAb+/-

Not Infected — Immune

• You have had a previous hepatitis B infection.
• You have recovered and you no longer have hepatitis B.
• You cannot pass the virus on to others.
• OR, you have been successfully vaccinated and are protected against hepatitis B.
• Thank you for taking our interactive tutorial!

HBsAg+ HBsAb- HBcAb+

Infected with Hepatitis B

• You are currently infected with hepatitis B.
• Please Click Here to learn what to do next.

Sometimes the hepatitis B blood panel can be difficult to interpret. Your blood test results may look different than these, so please make sure your doctor fully explains the results to you. Please refer to the Blood Tests page of our website for more detailed information.

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