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A viral load of 1,000 IU/ml for Hepatitis B is actually a barely there trace of infection and one not known to cause harm or infect others for instance. Yet innocent patients think wow a load of a 1000IU/ml, I do not have long to live, and all sorts of unnecessary thoughts.
How do you read hepatitis B blood test results?
A positive HBsAg test result means that you are infected and can spread the hepatitis B virus to others through your blood. anti-HBs or HBsAb (Hepatitis B surface antibody) – A “positive” or “reactive” anti-HBs (or HBsAb) test result indicates that a person is protected against the hepatitis B virus.
How do you read Hep B?
What does HBV IU mL mean?
In a person with detectable HBeAg, an HBV viral load greater than 20,000 international units per milliliter (IU/mL) of blood indicates that the virus is active and has the greatest potential to cause damage to the liver.
What is the normal range for viral load?
A high viral load is generally considered about 100,000 copies, but you could have 1 million or more. The virus is at work making copies of itself, and the disease may progress quickly. A lower HIV viral load is below 10,000 copies.
What is a high viral load?
Viral load refers to the amount of virus that can be detected in an infected person. High viral loads are concerning because they can mean the person is more infectious.
Labs usually measure down to less than 200 IU/mL. Below the threshold, the viral load is considered “undetectable” – something everyone with chronic hepatitis B wants to hear. How HBV DNA results are presented mathematically on your lab report can be confusing.
What is the normal range for hepatitis B surface antibodies?
The ranges for hepatitis B surface antibodies are: Anti-HBs greater than 10-12 mIU/mL: Protected against hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, either from vaccination or successful recovery from a previous HBV infection. Anti-HBs less than 5 mIU/mL: Negative for HBV infection, but susceptible and hence requires vaccination.
What does a hepatitis B blood test result of 191 mean?
Hello: That test measured the amount of hepatitis B virus — called HBV DNA — in your blood stream. A level of 191 IU/mL is very low and close to undetectable, which is excellent. However, it is important to have your liver enzymes (called ALT or SGPT) tested to make sure the infection has not harmed your liver.
What is the optimal ALT level for hepatitis B virus (HBV) treatment?
Moreover, patients with HBV DNA >2000 IU/mL and at least moderate histological lesions can begin treatment whatever the ALT levels.