Table 3

HBV and HCV studies

ComponentValueReference rangeInterpretation
Surface antigenNegativeNegativeCarrier state with no active viral replication
Surface antibody16 mIU/mL>9 mIU/mL
Core IgM antibodyNegativeNegative
Core IgG antibodyPositiveNegative
HBV PCR<20 IU/mL<20 IU/mL
Hepatitis C antibodyPositiveNegativePrior infection with no active viral replication
HCV PCR<15 IU/mL<15 IU/mL
  • HBV, hepatitis B virus; HCV, hepatitis C virus.