Hepatitis B Virus – Part 3 – Anti-HBS Screening (for blood donor and Population), HBV

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 in 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

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 immune status of the person. When positive tell that the person has immunity to this infection.
2. This test is good for the screening of the donors and for vaccination of the person.

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