{"id":3571,"date":"2021-03-12T11:54:33","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T09:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?post_type=product&p=3571"},"modified":"2026-10-05T22:17:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T19:17:41","slug":"gepatyt-v-hbv-hbsag","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analizy\/infektsijna-panel\/gepatyty\/gepatyt-v-hbv\/gepatyt-v-hbv-hbsag\/","title":{"rendered":"Hepatitis B (HBV): HBsAg"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hepatitis B (HBV) is serious infectious disease<\/a>, which is harmful to the liver. This virus can cause acute and chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and in some cases, liver cancer. The main way the virus is transmitted is through contact with contaminated blood or other secretions from an infected person. Learn more about the infection panel and hepatitis B diagnosis.<\/p>\n

Hepatitis B infection panel:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The hepatitis B infection panel includes several tests and biomarkers that help determine whether a person is infected with the HBV virus. The main components of this panel are:<\/p>\n

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  1. HBsAg (hepatitis B surface antigen):<\/strong> This antigen is the first biomarker usually detected in the blood of an infected person. If HBsAg is present, it means that the person may be potentially infected with the hepatitis B virus.<\/li>\n
  2. Antibodies to HBsAg (Anti-HBs or HBsAb):<\/strong> This part of the panel detects the presence of antibodies to HBsAg. If present, it indicates that the person is immune to hepatitis B, for example, after vaccination or previous infection.<\/li>\n
  3. HBeAg (hepatitis B E antigen):<\/strong> The presence of HBeAg indicates active viral replication in the body, which may be a sign of a high viral load. This may indicate greater infectivity.<\/li>\n
  4. Antibodies to HBeAg (Anti-HBe or HBeAb):<\/strong> These antibodies may indicate reduced viral replication activity, which may be a sign of a reduced viral load.<\/li>\n
  5. Antibodies to hepatitis B virus (Anti-HBc or HBcAb):<\/strong> These antibodies indicate a previous hepatitis B infection. They may be present in the body after the infection has subsided or when it has progressed to the chronic stage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Diagnosis and importance of the infectious panel:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    An infectious panel plays an important role in diagnosing hepatitis B and determining the stage of the disease. It helps doctors make decisions about treatment and monitoring patients. Chronic hepatitis B can lead to serious complications, such as cirrhosis or cancer, so diagnosis and timely treatment are critical.<\/p>\n

    Treatment for hepatitis B may include antiviral medications prescribed by your doctor. Some patients may require long-term treatment. Vaccination is also an effective way to prevent hepatitis B and can protect you from infection.<\/p>\n

    Overall, the hepatitis B infection panel is an indispensable tool for diagnosing and managing this infection. It is important to have regular screenings, especially if you have risk factors for infection, such as unsafe sex or sharing needles.<\/p>\n

    Prevention and early diagnosis of hepatitis B can help prevent serious complications and maintain your liver health. Don't hesitate to see your doctor for advice and testing if you have any concerns about your hepatitis B status.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    HBsAg analysis is a laboratory blood test to detect the surface antigen of the hepatitis B virus. The test is used to screen for HBV infection and as part of a comprehensive liver examination. A positive result requires further evaluation by a doctor and, if indicated, additional tests to clarify the status of the infection. A negative result does not always rule out infection, especially if there has been recent contact with the virus. Please check with the Medi Lab Plus laboratory for preparation for the analysis.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":15886,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_flow_reviewer_id":0,"_flow_review_status":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[109,107,106],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-3571","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-gepatyt-v-hbv","product_cat-gepatyty","product_cat-infektsijna-panel","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/3571","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3571"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15886"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3571"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=3571"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=3571"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=3571"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}