HbcAb is the first detectable antibody to appear around 8 weeks after infection with HBV. Hence it is an early indicator of acute infection. Hbc antibodies do not neutralize the virus. HbcAb persists in the serum even after infection with HBV has been overcome. INSIGHT HBcAb detects the presence of HBcAb in human serum hence it is a life long marker which represents past exposure as well as active infection in the acute and chronic stages. It is a good marker for post HBV infection for estimating prevalence of infection |
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