Abstract
Aim of the current study was to find out the prevalence of HBsAg in Sheikh
Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan. HBsAg was determined by using the Biotech kit and
ELISA was performed by using thermo scientific Multiskan(R) kit. Out of 100 patients
5% patients were HBsAg positive and rest of negative. Mean age of the patients was
40.92 years which have 74% married and 26 % were unmarried. We concluded that
serology test is not enough for the diagnosis of HBV. PCR HBVshould also be performed
for HBsAg positive samples.
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