Assays for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) are the most frequently used tests to detect HBV infection. Vaccination for HBV can produce transiently detectable levels of HBsAg in patients.

The first-line screening test, which detects the HBV surface antigen ... on hepatitis B management in low- and middle-income countries, where access to health care is often limited. The rapid ...

More information: Jeanne Perpétue Vincent et al, Hepatitis B core-related antigen rapid diagnostic test for point-of-care identification of women at high risk of hepatitis B vertical transmission ...