Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg), Rapid Screening Test

Understanding Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg), Rapid Screening Test

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver and causes liver inflammation. It is transmitted from an infected individual to another through sexual contact; by sharing needles, syringes, or other drug-injection equipment; due to infected blood transfusion; or during pregnancy or delivery. Hepatitis B vaccination is the safest and most effective practice to prevent this infection.

Following initial infection, most of the infected individuals do not exhibit any symptoms. However, some of the common sympto...

What does Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg), Rapid Screening Test measure?

An Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg), Rapid Screening Test test helps determine the presence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection by detecting hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) in the blood sample. In addition to HBV screening, this test also confirms any previous HBV infection and helps monitor the ongoing treatment for hepatitis B.