| DESCRIPTION |
This term represents laboratory tests for HBs Ag positive. Another name
with hepatitis B. This laboratory evidence of infection includes the
standard serological marker of the presence of Hepatitis B surface
antigen.
for this is Hepatitis B surface antigen positive.
Enter findings from the laboratory test file that are used locally to
represent this term. Use the condition field to clearly identify the
positive results. e.g., I (V["positive")!(V="+")
In order for the VHA to do surveillance for Hepatitis B, the Infectious
Disease Program Office is looking for laboratory evidence of infection
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