Test performed from the blood for the detection of antibodies
against HBs.
The test allows qualitative and quantitative determination of antibodies to the
surface antigen of the hepatitis B virus. The virus
Hepatitis B virus is endemic throughout the world.
world.
It is the leading cause of hepatitis. It is transmitted through the blood
and with other body fluids. The incubation time is 6-8 weeks,
and during this time non-specific symptoms may be present.
Antibody evaluation is used in monitoring the course of the
disease, as well as after the introduction of vaccination to assess the response
post-vaccination response and allows to determine the need to revaccinate
patients at risk.