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Hello doctor. I just had a health check at Vinmec, but I can't go to the doctor to consult about the indicators but only get the results at the company, so there is 1 index I wonder and want to ask. I have a positive HBsAg index and the accompanying index is 952.6, so is this indicator HBV-DNA? With this indicator, should I continue to see liver enzymes? Looking forward to consulting your doctor. Thank you doctor!
Thuy (Hanoi)
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Hello friend. A positive HBsAg indicates that you have been infected with hepatitis B. If you have known you have been infected with hepatitis B for more than 6 months, this is chronic hepatitis B. The accompanying index is not HBV-DNA and it does not reflect whether your hepatitis B requires treatment or not. Usually, for patients with chronic hepatitis B, the appointment of HBV-DNA is usually given after you have a liver enzyme result that is twice the normal value. In short, with what you have, you should go to a liver specialist, check your liver enzymes to get more specific advice.
Thank you for your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards.
MSc. BS. Vu Tan Phuc - Gastroenterologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital.
