Hepatitis panel

Hepatitis B surface antigen: no langer detectable after 4-6 months in those who recover, persistance of HBsAg after 6 months indicates chronic infection;

Hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs)

Hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc)

Hepatitis B core antigen (HBcAg)

 

Acute hepatitis B infection: HBsAg positive, IgM anti-HBc positive;

Imune status due to hep B vaccination; Anti-HBs positive

Susceptible to Hep B infection: all neg