HEPATITIS B VIRAL LOAD QUANTITATIVE PCR TEST

Hepatitis B Viral Load Test

Hepatitis B, sometimes abbreviated to HBV is a liver infection that is one of the most serious in the world. If left untreated, hepatitis B can cause fibrosis, cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma and end-stage liver disease.

When a person is suspected to have hepatitis B doctors will run a series of tests to determine what stage the infection has reached and if it is currently causing harm to the liver. One of these theses is the Hepatitis B Quantitative DNA (viral load test), which can provide detailed information for both doctors and patients.

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Components of Hepatitis B Viral Load Test

The hepatitis B virus DNA quantification, also known as the viral load test, is a blood test that measures the amount of hepatitis B virus DNA (viral load) in an infected person’s blood using a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technique. By itself, this hepatitis B test can provide insight into an individual's viral load, and when assessed in relation to other markers — such as a person’s e-antigen (HBeAg) status, liver enzymes (ALT/AST) test results, and inflammation levels — even more valuable information can be gained.

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Reported Parameters

Normal range for this assay is “Not Detected”

The quantitative range of this assay is 1.00-9.00 log IU/mL (10-1,000,000,000 IU/mL)

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does the Hepatitis Viral Load Test Measure ?

This test measures the amount of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the blood using a real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique. It detects and quantifies the virus’s genetic material (DNA) and is used to assess the extent of the infection.

Why should I do the Hepatitis B Viral Load Test ?

Monitoring Hepatitis B Infections: It measures the level of active virus replication in the body and helps assess the severity of the infection.

Treatment Effectiveness: Helps evaluate how well antiviral treatments are working in controlling the virus.

Assessing Risk of Liver Damage: High viral loads are associated with a higher risk of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.

How is the Hepatitis Viral Load Test Done ?

The Hepatitis B Viral Load test is a special test and is done using Real Time Polychain Reaction Technique at NABL Certified Maurya Labs in Bihar. The blood sample can be taken by the phlebotomist at a pathology lab or at home. The sample collection takes less than a minute.

Who should get the Hepatitis B Viral Load Test Done ?

Individuals diagnosed with chronic hepatitis B, especially those being treated with antiviral medications.

People with unexplained liver damage or abnormal liver function tests.

Individuals with a known history of hepatitis B who need to monitor their viral load over time.