Hepatitis B Profile (HBsAg, Anti Hbs, HBeAg, HBeAb, HBc total & HBc IgM

1. Hepatitis B Core (HBC) IgM Antibody (1)
   1. Hepatitis B Core (HBC) IgM Antibody
2. Hepatitis B Core (HBC) Total Antibody (1)
   1. Hepatitis B Core (HBC) Total Antibody
3. Hepatitis Be Antigen (HBeAg) (1)
   1. Hepatitis Be Antigen (HBeAg)
4. Hepatitis Be Total Antibody (HBeAb) (1)
   1. Hepatitis Be Total Antibody (HBeAb)
5. Hepatitis B Surface Antibodies (HBsAb) (1)
   1. Hepatitis B Surface Antibodies (HBsAb)
6. Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg), Quantitative (1)
   1. Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg), Quantitative

The Hepatitis B Profile is a group of blood tests used to detect and monitor the different markers of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. The profile typically includes the following tests:

1. Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg), Quantitative: This test measures the level of HBsAg in the blood. HBsAg is a protein on the surface of the HBV and is the first marker to appear during an acute infection. If HBsAg is present for more than six months, it indicates a chronic HBV infection.
2. Hepatitis B Surface Antibodies (HBsAb): This test measures the level of antibodies against HBsAg in the blood. The presence of HBsAb indicates either previous HBV infection or immunity due to vaccination.
3. Hepatitis B Core (HBC) Total Antibody: This test measures the total antibodies against the core protein of HBV. The presence of HBC Total Antibody indicates past or ongoing HBV infection.
4. Hepatitis B Core (HBC) IgM Antibody: This test measures the specific IgM antibodies against the core protein of HBV. The presence of HBC IgM Antibody is indicative of an acute HBV infection.
5. Hepatitis Be Antigen (HBeAg): This test detects the presence of HBeAg, which is a marker of active viral replication. Its presence indicates that the virus is actively replicating, and the person is highly infectious.
6. Hepatitis Be Total Antibody (HBeAb): This test measures the total antibodies against HBeAg. The presence of HBeAb indicates a transition from the active replication phase to the non-replicative or inactive phase of HBV infection.

The Hepatitis B Profile helps in diagnosing acute and chronic HBV infections, determining the stage of infection, assessing the activity of the virus, and monitoring the response to treatment. It is essential for evaluating the need for antiviral therapy and assessing the risk of transmission to others.