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Know More About Your
Chronic Hepatitis B.
You've always been seeking more.
And now you can seek more about your chronic hepatitis B with more complete testing.
Even if you’ve already done diagnostic testing, more extensive monitoring can help you better assess your liver health today, and plan for tomorrow.
If You’re Asking Yourself These Questions, It’s Time To Seek Out Answers
How Do I Know If I Have Chronic Hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. When the virus stays in your body without clearing up on its own, it’s considered chronic.
What Can I Do Next About My Chronic Hepatitis B?
You can have chronic hepatitis B and feel fine for years. Even on treatment, you can be at an increased risk of liver cancer and liver disease.
Could More Complete Testing Help Me?
Discover the A, B, Cs of more complete testing:
- Ask the right questions
- Better understand your condition
- Consider more complete testing to get a closer look at your hepatitis B biomarkers
Seek Out More Complete Testing
More complete testing helps you and your doctor determine how well your hepatitis B medication is working, while key biomarker tests like quantitative and qualitative Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) help inform your future treatment plan.
Talking to Your Doctor About Hepatitis B
Get support and helpful tips on talking to your doctor about more complete testing. Available in English and Chinese.
Separate Fact From Fiction
Learn the truth behind common myths around hepatitis B transmission and testing.
You can’t get hepatitis B from sharing food or eating with someone who has it.
Fact!
You can’t
The hepatitis B virus is not spread through casual contact like sharing meals, food, utensils, or drinks.
The virus spreads through blood and bodily fluids like semen and vaginal fluids.
Fact!
Hepatitis B is not a genetic disease
Hepatitis B is a viral infection, not a disease that is passed down (genetic).
For most patients, the virus can be passed from mother to baby during childbirth through blood contact.
Fact!
Keep testing
Hepatitis B is not a static condition and requires consistent monitoring, even while on treatment.
There are many tests which help you and your doctor track your body's response to the virus. Regular testing, including key biomarker testing, can also help your doctor see if you are at an increased risk of developing liver cancer and/or liver damage.
Key biomarkers include Hepatitis B Virus DNA, Hepatitis B e-Antigen and quantitative and qualitative Hepatitis B Surface Antigen.
Curious About Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Testing?
The hepatitis B surface antigen test is a key biomarker that helps you and your doctor plan for your future. Take the quiz to find out if it’s an additional hepatitis B test you should consider discussing with your doctor.
Stay Informed
Sign up for hepatitis B educational resources, support tools, and more. And get notifications via email as soon as they become available.
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