Description
A hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) test measures the amount of antibodies in your blood that your immune system produces to fight the hepatitis B virus (HBV):
Purpose: Determines if you are immune to HBV after vaccination or natural exposure.
Results: A positive result means you are immune, while a negative result means you are not immune.
When it's used: For people who have been vaccinated, or who have had an infection and cleared the virus
Fasting not required