Question about Hep B titer?

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I'll be starting a nursing program in September. I just got my lab work back and I'm quite confused on how to read the results. I tried to call my doctor, but I got an automated recording saying they're on vacation this week... I needed a Hepatitis B titer and they ran a Hepatitis Panel, are these the same thing? My results read:

Hep A Ab, IgM: Negative

HBsAg Screen: Negative

Hep B Core Ab, IgM: Negative

Hep C Virus Ab:

I have no idea what this means, can anyone explain this to me? Some people are saying that a negative result is good and some are saying it's bad and that I need to be re-immunized. I'm really confused and would appreciate any kind of help, thanks!

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

we cannot give medical advice as per the terms of service. you need to contact yoiur primary care provider/employee health and ask what these results mean and what you may or may not need. there are many healthcare professionals that are "non-converters" and some need to be re-vaccinated.

checking with your pcp and your school is what you need.

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/hepb/default.htm

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-hep-b.pdf

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asking for test results to be translated into 'non medical people speak' is the same as asking for medical advice? Not providing medical advice=no talking about lab values?

OP, taking that info to your program manager (or whoever handles enrollments) should be able to answer that for you while the Dr office is closed.

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asking for test results to be translated into 'non medical people speak' is the same as asking for medical advice? Not providing medical advice=no talking about lab values?

If you're asking the question for a personal reason, rather than a professional one, then yes, it's considered medical advice.

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I wasn't really asking for medical advice. I just wanted to know if the Hepatitis Panel was the same as a Hepatitis Titer. I did take it to the director of the program and the Hepatitis Panel was the wrong thing. Thanks!

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