Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Qualitative PCR

This test detects the presence of HBV DNA in the blood serum of patients with symptoms of HBV infection. It can also monitor response to HBV therapy. The HBV DNA Quantitative Viral Load Test is conducted to determine the amount or the level of Hepatitis B causing virus that may be present inside a person. The doctor usually prescribes this test after some preliminary screening tests for the presence of Hepatitis B causing a viral infection are done. If those tests indicate that the person has that particular virus, then tests like the HBV DNA Quantitative Viral Load Test are conducted to quantify the infection present. Further, HBV DNA Quantitative Viral Load Test results also determine if the amount of the infection present in the body can increase and cause any severe problems. Hepatitis B viral infection is associated with the liver and can prove to be fatal in many cases. This infection is also highly contagious and can be transferred from one person to another under certain circumstances like Having direct contact with the infected blood. Can be transferred from a Hepatitis B positive mother to the baby during birth. Getting pricked with a contaminated needle. Having intimate contact with a person with the virus. While having oral, anal, and vaginal sex with an infected person. On using a razor (or any other personal item) that has the remnants of the infection. In India, the prevalence of the Hepatitis B infection has been a public health concern for a long time now. Approximately 60 million infected Indians and over 1.5 Lakh deaths are reported almost every year due to Hepatitis B viral infection. Therefore, getting tested for the infection is necessary if your doctor prescribes you to do so.