Screening for Hepatitis B Virus Infection

Release Date: February 2004

The information found here is current for the general asymptomatic population other than pregnant women. This recommendation has been updated in part for pregnant women. Go to http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/uspstf/uspshepbpg.htm to view the new recommendation for pregnant women, published in June 2009.

Summary of Recommendations / Supporting Documents

Summary of Recommendation

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) strongly recommends screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in pregnant women at their first prenatal visit.
Grade: A Recommendation.
The USPSTF recommends against routinely screening the general asymptomatic population for chronic hepatitis B virus infection.
Grade: D Recommendation.

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Supporting Documents

Screening for Hepatitis B Infection, February 2004
Recommendation Statement (PDF File, 160 KB; PDF Help)
Brief Evidence Update (PDF File, 160 KB; PDF Help)

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Current as of February 2004

Internet Citation:

Screening for Hepatitis B Infection, Topic Page. February 2004. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/uspstf/uspshepb.htm