Types

• Hepatitis B surface Ag detects protein that is present on the surface of the virus. it is used to screen for, detect, and help diagnose acute and chronic HBV infections
• Undetectable in the blood during the recovery period; it is the primary way of identifying those with chronic infections, including "HBV carrier" state.
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Description

OD Ratio

• Negative : ≤0.90
• Equivocal : 0.91-1.10
• Positive : ≥1.11

When to get Tested

• When there is s/s of acute hepatitis
• When clinical features suggest chronic hepatitis
• In screening of blood and organ donors
• In Differential diagnosis of fulminant hepatitis

Elevated Level

Decreased Level