VA-HBs Ag positive (22)    REMINDER TERM (811.5)

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