Vaccinated and immune
Do I have hepatitis b? [Lab Results]Hi there, I just recently started going to the VA and they did a lot of blood test on me. I will l double check with my PCP but to be frank, I would like a second opinion either way.Does the below indicate that I am positive for hep b, and it seems as though I've contracted it within the last 6 months. Is this accurate?Mandatory stats: 36M, 5'10", 230lbs, white, no existing medical issues with STDs except I have HPV, no medication, moderate drinker, smoke cannabis moderately. USA.Lab Test: Hepatitis PanelLab Type: Chemistry/HematologyOrdering Provider: [REDACTED]Ordering Location: [REDACTED]Specimen: Serum (substance)Date/Time Collected: 30 Sep 2022 @ 1305Collected Location: [REDACTED]-------------------------------------------------------------------------Test Name: HEPATITIS B SURFACE AbResult: POSITIVE Units: --Reference Range: Interpretation: Never infected with the virus (consider giving vaccine)HEPATITIS B SURFACE Ag - negativeHEPATITIS B CORE TOTAL - negativeHEPATITIS B CORE IgM --- negativeHEPATITIS B SURFACE Ab - negativeInfection likely took place over the last six months and is still active.HEPATITIS B SURFACE Ag - POSITIVEHEPATITIS B CORE TOTAL - POSITIVEHEPATITIS B CORE IgM --- POSITIVEHEPATITIS B SURFACE Ab - negativeInfection likely took place over the past six months and is in theprocess of clearing.  A false-positive is another possibility(HIV-positive people with this particular test result should have theirHBV viral load checked).HEPATITIS B SURFACE Ag - negativeHEPATITIS B CORE TOTAL - POSITIVEHEPATITIS B CORE IgM --- POSITIVEHEPATITIS B SURFACE Ab - negativeInfection likely took place more than six months ago and has beensuccessfully controlled by the immune system.HEPATITIS B SURFACE Ag - negativeHEPATITIS B CORE TOTAL - POSITIVEHEPATITIS B CORE IgM --- negativeHEPATITIS B SURFACE Ab - POSITIVEThe vaccine was successfully given to prevent HBV infection.HEPATITIS B SURFACE Ag - negativeHEPATITIS B CORE TOTAL - negativeHEPATITIS B CORE IgM --- negativeHEPATITIS B SURFACE Ab - POSITIVEChronic HBV InfectionHEPATITIS B SURFACE Ag - POSITIVEHEPATITIS B CORE TOTAL - POSITIVEHEPATITIS B CORE IgM --- negativeHEPATITIS B SURFACE Ab - negative Performing Location: [REDACTED]Status: Final----------------------Test Name: HEPATITIS B CORE TOTALResult: NEGATIVE Units: --Reference Range: Interpretation: -- Performing Location: [REDACTED]Status: Final----------------------Test Name: HEPATITIS B CORE IgMResult: --Units: --Reference Range: Interpretation: -- Performing Location: [REDACTED]Status: Pending----------------------Test Name: HEPATITIS B SURFACE AgResult: NEGATIVE Units: --Reference Range: Interpretation: -- Performing Location: [REDACTED]Status: Final=========================================================================