Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: 16 weeks pregnant, hepatitis B panel test results showed: HBsAg negative, HBsAb weak positive, all other items negative. I don't know what HBsAb means, whether it's normal, and whether all being negative is healthy? First follow-up question: What is the difference between antigens and antibodies?In another blood biochemistry test report, AST:ALT is 0.67, lower than the normal range of 0.7–1.3, AST: 29.0, ALT: 43 U/L. Is this related to the weak positive HBsAb, and does it affect health?
Doctor's answer:
??????HBsAb is the hepatitis B surface antibody, which is a protective antibody for the body. The purpose of injecting the hepatitis B vaccine is to produce HBsAb, so a positive HBsAb result is beneficial to you.