Hepatitis B Tests

Chronic hepatitis B is still not curable and is therefore a lifelong condition. There are many different tests of hepatitis B. You would think this is a good thing as each test tells you something about the status of your hepatitis B. However, the large number of tests can be confusing and they must be taken together in context with the liver status.


Even though each individual test can tell you something about your hepatitis B, there are exceptions to the meaning of every test. Furthermore, the hepatitis B status can change with time, and take on different meanings depending on the status of your underlying liver. Bottom line - there is currently no single test that will tell you everything about your hepatitis B - you need to look at the big picture with all the test results and how they behave over time. This is why so many people find that hepatitis B is bewildering. In other words, you need to have a holistic approach. We will now describe the various tests of hepatitis B. Read on if you dare, as learning about hepatitis B is for the brave.