DESCRIPTION:
The so-called anti-HBc antibody test. total anti HBc implies the analysis of IgM and IgG class antibodies to the HBc antigen – core antigen of the hepatitis B virus. IgM antibodies indicate an acute infection and IgG antibodies indicate a chronic infection. After entering the body, the hepatitis B virus enters the hepatocytes (liver cells), where it multiplies and damages them, resulting in inflammation that damages the entire liver.
DETERMINATION:
Sample: Serum
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
A positive result of anti-HBc indicates an infection with the hepatitis B virus, but requires testing for anti-HBc IgM, if it is positive, it indicates an acute infection. If the total anti-HBc is positive and the anti-HBc IgM is negative, this indicates a chronic infection. The hepatitis B virus has been proven in various body fluids (blood, saliva, semen, vaginal discharge). The virus can be transmitted by kissing, having sex, and using shared objects. It is most often introduced into the body through the skin during various procedures. Hepatitis B occurs as an acute infection or as a chronic active infection. It is most often manifested by signs such as jaundice, nausea, vomiting, loss of flow. In approximately 3% of patients, acute hepatitis turns into a chronic active form, for which the prognosis is unfavorable. Treatment focuses on the regeneration of damaged liver cells.
RESULT:
REFERENCE VALUE: negative
30.00€