Also Known As
Anti-HBe, Antibody to Hepatitis Be Antigen, HBeAb
The Purpose of an HBeAb Blood Test
The hepatitis Be antibody test can be used to diagnose and stage this form of viral hepatitis, or it may also be used to monitor your infection status if you have the disease, to determine how well your antiviral treatment is working. You contract hepatitis B after exposure to infected body fluids. Staging is important because hepatitis B can develop into a chronic condition for some people, affecting their liver and increasing their risk for complications such as liver disease or cancer.
What Does the Hepatitis Be Antibody Lab Test Measure?
This test detects the presence of hep Be antibodies that your immune system produces to fight off infection. These antibodies appear in the blood during recovery from acute hepatitis B and can remain detectable for several years afterward.
Who Should Take a Hep BeAb Test?
If you’ve been in close contact with someone who has hepatitis B and have been exposed to their bodily fluids, you may need an HBeAb blood test. Watch for the following hepatitis B symptoms:
- Loss of appetite
- Jaundice
- Fever
- Stomach pain and nausea
- Fatigue
Your doctor may also order hepatitis Be antibody testing as part of your treatment plan to assess the efficacy of your antiviral medication.
Hepatitis Be Antibody Test Preparation
There are no special instructions you need to follow before taking this blood test.
Hep Be Antibody Results
Positive test results often indicate that the hepatitis B virus is inactive, which means it’s no longer replicating itself in the body. However, your doctor may also be ordering other hepatitis B liver tests to get a comprehensive picture of your state of health and how your body is responding to the virus.
Where Can I Get a Hep BeAb Test Near Me?
Personalabs makes health testing accessible, with more than 400 selections to choose from. Our online store is a one-stop shop for almost any health test you could possibly need. We’ve designed the process to be as simple as possible for you, and our customer service team is standing by to assist you in any way:
Step 1: Purchase your test, which comes with a downloadable lab order you’ll need to take to your testing appointment. (Note: Check to make sure you don’t need a doctor’s approval prior to buying your test; this will be determined by the state where you live.)
Step 2: Visit the Personalabs lab locator page on our website to sort through our 4,000-plus partner facilities across the country. Thanks to our agreements with Labcorp and Quest Diagnostics, two of the top lab companies in the country, you’re sure to find a location that’s close and convenient for you.
Step 3: Get your blood drawn, bringing the test order with you to the lab.
Step 4: See the results in your Personalabs portal between 2 and 10 business days after your test. Need the results report by a certain date? Contact us and we will work with the lab for you. You can also discuss your results with a board-certified physician during a telehealth visit with one of the Personalabs doctors.
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