A 30 year old patient presented with history of jaundice for 10 days. His liver function tests showed bilirubin of 10 mg/dl, SGOT/SGPT – 1100/1450, serum alkaline phosphatase – 240 LU. He was positive for Hbs Ag. What should be the confirmatory test to estabilish acute hepatitis B infection –
Correct Answer: Ig M anti-HBc antibody
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Ig M anti-HBc antibody . Has been explained . Ig M anti-HBc antibody is the marker of acute or recent HBV infection.
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