Hepatitis B e-Antibody Test | Lahalak Medical Platform
A vital indicator for chronic Hepatitis B patients to monitor viral activity and treatment response, helping assess reduced infection risk and improved liver health.
Scientific name: Hepatitis B e-Antibody Test
The hepatitis B virus antigen (HBe antibody/HBe Ab) test is a serological immunoassay that measures the presence of antibodies (usually IgG) directed against the hepatitis B virus antigen (HBeAg). This antibody typically appears after HBeAg has disappeared from the blood. A conversion of HBeAg to HBeAb (called serological conversion) is an importan...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Accurate immunological analysis to detect antibodies to the hepatitis B virus antigen (HBeAg).
- Consult a hepatologist or infectious disease specialist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required, and the sample can be taken at any time.
- A normal venous blood sample is drawn.
- This test should be ordered and interpreted as part of a complete serological profile for chronic hepatitis B, which should include: HBsAg, HBeAg, HBV DNA, and ALT. Interpreting it in isolation is meaningless.
- The doctor should be informed if the patient is receiving antiviral treatment.
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