Store at 2 °C to 8 °C short term, -20 °C long term.
Antigen Information
Introduction
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a double stranded DNA virus, a species of the genus Orthohepadnavirus, and a member of the Hepadnaviridae family of viruses. The genome of this species consists of a double-stranded circular DNA possessing 3.2 Kb. In addition to causing hepatitis, infection with HBV can lead to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.
Alternative Names
HBsAg; HBV major surface antigen; HBV surface antigen; Hepatitis B Virus major surface antigen; Major surface antigen; S; Hepatitis B Surface Antigen; Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen; Hepadnaviridae; Orthohepadnavirus; Hepatitis B virus; HBV; Adw; HBsAg Adw