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HBV DNA

HBV DNA or Hepatitis B PCR or Hepatitis B viral load measures how much of the virus is present

UndetectableNo virus
Low<2,000IU/mL
Moderate2,000 – 200,000IU/mL
High>200,000IU/mL

For HBeAG positive patients a viral load of 20,000IU/mL or greater is often considered significant. While HBeAG negative levels above 2,000IU/mL combined with elevated liver enzymes may indicate active disease