Hepatitis B Antibody (Anti-HBs)
Anti-HBs tests determine the relative abundance of neutralizing antibodies against HBsAg. Anti-HBs can be related to one’s permanent immunity against hepatitis B infection
Anti-HBs tests examine the immune response against hepatis B virus. A positive response implies the patient has developed immunity against HB and can be protected from future hepatitis infection.
Available Instruments
About Using Reagent
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Sample Types
whole blood, plasma, serum -
Reaction Time
15 mins -
Detection Range
0-500 mIU/mL -
Indication
Checking the effectiveness of the hepatitis B treatment, Analysis of titer after hepatitis B vaccination
In Your Medical Field
Anti-HBs is produced after the patient recovers from hepatitis B or after the vaccination. The positive result from the Anti-HBs test indicates the patient has developed immunity enough to protect from further infection. One can run Anti-HBs tests in clinics with limited access to full-sized test facilities.