Creator: Dr. Trupti Shirole
Keywords: Diagnosis of hepatitis B, liver biopsy, hepatitis B surface antigen, serum albumin level, liver function tests

Written by Dr. Trupti Shirole, BAMS, CGO

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Nithin Jayan, MBBS, DNB

Last Updated on Dec 19, 2019

How can we Diagnose Hepatitis B?

A series of blood tests will confirm the diagnosis of hepatitis B.

Laboratory diagnosis of hepatitis B infection is based on the detection of the hepatitis B surface antigen HBsAg. A positive test for the HBsAg indicates that the person has an active infection, either acute or chronic.

Blood tests can also be used to distinguish between acute and chronic infections.

In case of chronic hepatitis B the doctor advises the following tests to look for liver damage-

Serum albumin level
Liver function tests
Prothrombin time

Sometimes a liver biopsy may be needed for assessment.

Published on Sep 23, 2014
Last Updated on Dec 19, 2019

Comments

vicky287 Monday, April 15, 2019

GETTING A CURE FOR HEPATITIS B IS POSSIBLE AND FOR ME I GOT MY CURE AND AM CURE USING BLACK SEED OIL AND HERBAL REMEDY FROM DR. HAZZAN I GOT HIS CALL/WHATSAPP 2348169340571 HE CURES HIV, HERPES, ALS HBV, HSV AND OTHER DISEASE TOO. thank you.

11Manish Wednesday, September 21, 2016

i am Manish Gautam, i live in Guwahati india, September 2015 I learned my HBsAg was reactive when I was required to undergo medical exam for an employment in Broad, and the doctor told me there is no permanent cure for the disease, I was worried and confused thought my life has come to an end, in December i came across a forum, [MED LAB] Who cured all kind of diseases including hepatitis b, I contacted them via email medlab36@gmailcom and made purchase of the hepatitis Vaccine, i received the Vaccine through DHL within 3 days, when i received the Vaccine i applied it as prescribed and i was totally cured of hepatitis b within few's days of usages, i went back to my doctor and he confirmed i was free curable cured from the disease, am so happy now living a normal life again thanks to MED LAB.

cutebelcin Thursday, January 2, 2014

My brother had this hepatitis B and its value is HBsAg by CMIA REACTIVE ABOVE [250]. I would like to know is there any treatment for this.please let me know

markhea Friday, August 30, 2013

what is the name of that herbal?thank you in advance

muamsRN Friday, February 3, 2012

hello to all nurses here. i just want to share about my case, i was diagnosed hepa-B during my college year 2010. and then i repeat Lab test in last year november 2011. it was found out that i'm still positive for it. but fortunately i found a great herbal meds that counter to virus i have.. i took it from november 2011 to february 2012, and here comes, fortunately virus disappear and have a negative result with my recent Lab test, i'm very thankful for that herbal meds, anyway i want to share that not all drugs related to hepa-B can cure it, its just depends on your lifestyle and diet, me herbal really helps me a lot.

HEAVEN Tuesday, February 21, 2012

WHAT KIND OF HERB DID YOU TAKE?

adamsmith Monday, March 5, 2012

I suggest you to keep all the vitamins at a enough level then you no need to scare yourself in the herbal issue.

fighthepb Sunday, March 4, 2012

may i ask if what herbal med did u take?thanks a lot

aubrey Tuesday, May 8, 2012

hello. I'm happy to hear that you are cured with that Hepa B illness would you please share that herbal, if you do sharing you will helped many people who are desperate due to their illness.

tiffany27 Sunday, May 20, 2012

hi,,can you tell me what kind of herb,did you take?i have son who have hepa b,,i wished that you could tell me,help me,pls,,i need to know the herbal,,

grace_gabbie Wednesday, June 13, 2012

hi can you give us the name of the herbal you have take...

Luckymeena Monday, January 21, 2013

What kind of herbal medicine did you take????

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