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Question
Hello doctor,
Doctor let me ask, what does a hepatitis B viral load test at a linear level of 100 copies/UI mean? With HBeAg(-) test, if liver enzymes are normal, is it necessary to treat?
Anonymous client
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Nguyen Thi Cam Tu - Gastroenterologist - Department of General Internal Medicine, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
To the question "What does a hepatitis B viral load test at a linear level of 100 copies/UI mean?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
HBV quantitative PCR test- DNA is also known as hepatitis B virus load measurement in blood - this is a modern testing technique that aims to accurately determine the amount and concentration of virus strains present in each unit of serum volume/ plasma, apply to units of measurement IU/ml or copies/ml (where 1IU will be equivalent to 5-6 copies). From there, the doctor can assess how well the virus is multiplying in the liver cells. High virus strain is when this number is above 10,000 IU/ml, average is about 2000 to 10,000 IU/ml, low is less than 2000 IU/ml.
Based on descriptive information, viral load is low, HBeAg tests are negative and liver enzymes are normal. You don't need antiviral treatment yet. You should have a specific examination with a Gastroenterologist for appropriate advice on lifestyle, monitoring and periodic re-examination.
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