Hepatitis B Surface Antibody
The Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (anti-HBs) test measures antibodies produced in response to the hepatitis B virus surface antigen. It indicates immunity to hepatitis B from vaccination or past infec…
Category: Infectious Disease
Also known as: anti-hbs, hepatitis b surface antibody, hbsab, hep b surface antibody, hbs antibody, anti hbs, hepatitis b površinska antitela
Reference range: 10–10000 mIU/mL (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: mIU/mL
High values may indicate
High anti-HBs levels indicate strong immunity to hepatitis B, either from successful vaccination or recovery from a past infection.
Low values may indicate
Low or undetectable anti-HBs levels indicate a lack of immunity to hepatitis B, meaning vaccination or a booster dose may be needed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a normal Hepatitis B Surface Antibody level?
- A typical reference range for Hepatitis B Surface Antibody is 10–10000 mIU/mL (source: ABIM). Reference ranges vary by laboratory, age, and sex, so always compare against the range on your own lab report.
- What units is Hepatitis B Surface Antibody measured in?
- Hepatitis B Surface Antibody is most commonly reported in mIU/mL. Labs in different countries may use other units — you can convert between them with BloodId's blood test unit converter.
- Where do Hepatitis B Surface Antibody reference ranges come from?
- BloodId uses ABIM standard reference ranges and educational information from MedlinePlus (see our methodology). Reference ranges still vary by lab, age, and sex, so always compare against your own report.
- Can I track Hepatitis B Surface Antibody over time?
- Yes. Upload results from any lab and BloodId charts your Hepatitis B Surface Antibody over time against its reference range, so you can see whether the trend is rising, falling, or stable.
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Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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