EXPLAINER: Lab results and their interpretation

I recently got tested positive for Hep B. After that we did couple of followup tests. Here are the readings

HEP B SURFACE ANTIBODY - Indeterminate
HEP B SURFACE ANTIGEN - Positive
HEP B CORE AB,TOTAL IGG IG - Positive
HEP B CORE ANTIBODY,IGM - Negative
HEPATITIS B DNA LOG IU/ML 1.301
LOG10 HBV IU/ML 20

Please help me with the following

Do I have Chronic Hep B from the above results
Am I infectious to others currently
Are there other tests that can help to understand how long i have been having this

I have got appointment with a GI next week to do followup and discuss treatment options.

I have got appointment with a GI next week to do followup and discuss treatment options. Please help me understand this more.

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