Ask the Expert—Postvaccination testing

By: David LaHoda December 17th, 2008

Q: After employees have the hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination, when should they be tested for immunity and which test should be ordered?

A: Perform the HBsAb test one to two months after the last dose of the HBV vaccine, according to the U.S. Public Health Service guidelines.

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David LaHoda, the managing editor of Medical Environment Update and OSHA Watch, has produced healthcare training videos and consulted for medical practices and ambulatory healthcare facilities.

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