ANTI – HBC ANTIBODIES/ANTI – HBE ANTIBODIES/ANTI HBS ANTIBODIES
01 Overview
02 Details
Why Get Tested?
To screen for or diagnose a hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection or to determine if the vaccine against hepatitis B has produced the desired level of immunity; may also be used to guide treatment and assess its effectiveness.
When to Get Tested?
When you have risk factors for HBV infection or when you have signs and symptoms of acute hepatitis; when you have a condition that requires chemotherapy or drugs that suppress your immune system and you might have been exposed to HBV in the past; when you are being treated for HBV.
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm.
Test Preparation Needed?
None