Hepatitis B Five Items
Laboratory Tests
estimated about CNY 200-500
(estimated about USD 30-70)
30 min
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Description
The Hepatitis B Five Items test screens for HBV infection and immunity status, often needed before surgery, pregnancy, or routine health checks in China; costs ¥30–70 with ChinaMedicalHub assisting hospital booking and interpreter support.
Main Uses
Diagnosis of hepatitis B infection, Monitoring the effectiveness of vaccination, Assessing the stage and severity of liver disease, Guiding treatment decisions, Screening blood donors and at-risk populations.
Normal Range
HBsAg: Negative, Anti-HBs: Positive (indicating immunity), HBeAg: Negative, Anti-HBe: Positive, Anti-HBc: Negative or Positive (if previously infected but now recovered).
Low Values - Possible Causes
Vaccination leading to high Anti-HBs levels, Recovery from hepatitis B infection, Immune response to treatment, Genetic factors, Laboratory error.
High Values - Possible Causes
Acute or chronic hepatitis B infection, Reactivation of latent hepatitis B, Co-infection with other viruses like HIV, Immunosuppressive therapy, Liver damage or inflammation.