What does the HBV DNA reading 41 IU/mL mean?

Question
Hello doctor,
I have a HBV DNA test of 41 IU/mL of plasma (quantitative threshold: Greater than or equal to 10IU/mL. 1IU is equal to 5.82 copies). The doctor asked me what does the HBV DNA reading 41 IU/mL mean? According to the above indicator, has the disease been cured yet? Before, I had chronic hepatitis B, been treated for nearly 2 years. I still take my medication and follow the doctor's instructions. Please advise doctor, thank you.
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Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Tran Thi Vuong - Laboratory Department, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Hi,
To the question “What does the HBV DNA level 41 IU/mL mean? ”, the doctor would like to answer as follows:
With the HBV DNA test result of 41 IU/mL of plasma (quantitative threshold greater than or equal to 10IU/mL. 1IU is equal to 5.82 copies), the hepatitis B virus is still exist at relatively low concentrations (about 238 virus/ml serum).
Your chronic hepatitis B is likely to be completely cured with treatment, but the rate is not high. The use of drugs to limit the replication of the virus, prevent complications of the disease, so it is still necessary to take regular drug treatment and follow the doctor's instructions.
If you still have questions about the HBV DNA level 41 IU/mL, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for further testing and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wish you a lot of health.
Best regards!