Hepatitis B envelope Antibodies (Hbe -Ab)
4.6 (5 reviews)HBe-Ab test detects antibodies against Hepatitis B envelope antigen to assess infectivity and disease activity in Hepatitis B infection.
₹599.00 ₹1200.00
Test Details
Also Known As
Anti-HBe Test, HBe Antibody Test, Hepatitis B e Antibody, HBV Envelope Antibody Test, HBeAb
Sample Type
Venous blood (serum)
Gender
Male, Female
Age Group
All Ages
Categories
Pathology
Test Code
Serum (1 ml)
The Hepatitis B Envelope Antibodies (HBe-Ab) test measures antibodies produced against the envelope antigen (HBeAg) of the Hepatitis B virus (HBV).
Appearance of HBe-Ab usually indicates reduced viral replication and lower infectivity. In patients with Hepatitis B, seroconversion from HBeAg positive to HBe-Ab positive is an important marker of disease improvement or response to antiviral therapy. This test is mainly used to monitor chronic Hepatitis B infection, assess treatment response, and help determine prognosis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It indicates reduced viral replication and lower infectivity.
It usually appears during recovery or in inactive chronic infection.
Yes, especially in HBeAg-negative chronic Hepatitis B, interpretation requires HBV DNA levels.
No, fasting is not required.
No, it is used mainly for monitoring and prognosis, not initial diagnosis.
HBsAg, HBeAg, HBV DNA, and liver function tests.
