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Can Dilantin give a false positive of Hep B? Dec 23, 2002 Blood test shows I am Hep B surface Ab positive; Hep B core Ab, total positive; but my liver enzymes are not elevated. I have not been vaccinated. I am not sick. My Hep B viral DNA,QT indicates this: Ref range >4700 HBV DNA 35375 which someone told me means I have an "active" case of Hep B. Could all of this by a false positive due to 30 years of taking Dilantin?? The only thin elevated on my blood test is my alkaline phosphatase. |
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| Response from Dr. Dieterich
 It is doubful that this is caused by dilantin. You need to have e antigen and e antibody tests as well. If the DNA is truly elevated, then you need a liver biopsy and treatment for the hepatitis B. Good luck! DTD | ||||||||
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