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Would a negative result conclude that a patient does not have Hepititis B?

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Would a negative result conclude that a patient does not have Hepititis B?

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No diagnostics test provides absolute assurance that a sample does not contain low levels of HBsAg such as those present at a very early stage of infection. Therefore, a negative result at any time does not preclude the possibility of exposure to or infection with HBsAg.