Hepatitis B is a viral infection that impacts the liver. To test for hepatitis B, a doctor can perform a blood test that detects hepatitis B surface antigens. A positive result indicates a hepatitis B ...
Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a common cause of viral hepatitis with significant health complications including cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Assays for hepatitis B surface antigen ...
The presence of hepatitis B surface antibodies in the blood indicates a person is recovering from a hepatitis B virus infection. It means that their immunity to HBV is increasing. By testing a ...