Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)

Sample for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)

1. This test is done on the serum of the patient.
2. How to get good serum: Take 3 to 5 ml of blood in a disposable syringe or a vacutainer. Keep the syringe for 15 to 30 minutes at 37 °C and then centrifuge for 2 to 4 minutes to get the clear serum.

Indication for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Screening:

1. For screening of the population.
2. For screening of the blood donor.

The significance of anti-HBs screening:

1. Anti-HBS level gives the person’s immune status when positive tells that the person has immunity to HBV infection.
2. This test is suitable for screening the donors and the person’s vaccination.

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