Diagnostic test
HEPATITIS B ENVELOPE ANTIGEN (HBEAG)
About test
What does HEPATITIS B ENVELOPE ANTIGEN (HBEAG) measure?
This test detects hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg), a viral marker associated with hepatitis B infection and viral replication. It may be ordered to help assess the activity of hepatitis B infection, support monitoring over time, or assist with interpretation alongside other hepatitis B tests. Results are interpreted in combination with medical history, examination findings, and related laboratory markers.
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