Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total details
What Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total shows
This test detects total hepatitis B core antibodies, which develop only from actual infection with the hepatitis B virus — unlike surface antibody, core antibody is never produced by vaccination, making it a useful marker for distinguishing true past or current infection from vaccine-induced immunity. A positive total core antibody, combined with the results of surface antigen and surface antibody testing, helps determine whether you have a current active infection, a past resolved infection, or a chronic infection, since the pattern of all three markers together tells a more complete story than any one alone.
Tests that include Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total
This test checks for the presence of Hepatitis B Core Antibody in your blood. It helps in identifying a current or past Hepatitis B infection. It's important to note that this test does not differentiate between the types of antibodies (IgG and IgM) that appear at the onset of symptoms or before. These antibodies can remain in the body for years after recovering from the illness and might be the only sign of a Hepatitis B infection.
- Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total Indicates past or current hepatitis B infection at some point — this antibody isn't produced by vaccination, only by actual infection.
Not sure how to read your results? We can help.
Schedule a consultation with a Hormunity specialist. We’ll walk through every marker, interpret what it means for you, and map out the next steps for your care.
Book a specialist