Course: Serologic Testing for Hepatitis B
CME Credits: 1.00
Released: 2021-11-19
A 27-year-old woman without pertinent medical history presented with elevated transaminase levels and a positive hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) test result. Hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) testing was initially performed 11 months after hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination to assess immunologic response before beginning nursing school. Because of elevated liver enzymes and lack of anti-HBs following vaccination, further serologic testing was performed ().
Educational Objective
To understand how to interpret the results of diagnostic tests and apply them clinically.
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