Hepatitis B Virus

Sample

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 the 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 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 tell 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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