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Interpret Your Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Results

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Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Normal Ranges

HBsAg (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen) is the first serological marker to appear after Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, detectable 1–10 weeks after exposure — before symptoms or liver enzyme abnormalities appear.

Reference RangeUnitNotes
Negative / Non-reactivequalitativeNegative = uninfected; Positive = active infection

Also reported in: S/CO ratio.

Common Causes of High HBsAg

Acute Hepatitis B infection (recent exposure within 1–6 months)Chronic Hepatitis B infection (HBsAg positive >6 months)Vertical transmission from mother to newborn (most common route in endemic areas)

Common Causes of Low HBsAg

A negative HBsAg means no active Hepatitis B infection (does not distinguish between never infected, resolved infection, or successfully vaccinated)

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