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Division Laboratory Criteria

United Kingdom

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Positive results of at least one or more of the following tests or combination of tests:

  • IgM hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc IgM)

  • Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)

  • Hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg)

  • Hepatitis B nucleic acid (HBV-DNA)

Notes on Division 3.17

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When reporting cases of Hepatitis B, the Member States should distinguish between acute and chronic disease, according to ECDC requirements.