Steve Fischer wrote:
>> Can anyone tell me:
> The percentage of false positive reactions on the Hepatitis B Surface
> Antigen Test.
> If being immunized for Hep B can cause a positive reaction on the HBsAg
> Test
>> Thanks
The false positive rate for the antigen is very very low. Successful Hep
B immunization gives you HBsAb (antibody), not antigen, as long as the
test is done a few days to weeks after the last vaccine injection.
cheers
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