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Elecsys Anti-HBc II

MediumPublished Jun 5, 2026· AI-analyzed Jun 5, 2026View original FDA source
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What happened

The FDA has authorized the Elecsys Anti-HBc II, an in vitro immunoassay designed for the qualitative detection of antibodies to the hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc) in human serum and plasma.

Who it affects

This update primarily affects Roche Diagnostics, clinical laboratory professionals, and regulatory teams responsible for infectious disease diagnostic testing and blood screening oversight.

Why it matters

This authorization adds to the available diagnostic toolkit for identifying past or present hepatitis B infections. The inclusion of both serum and plasma matrices suggests flexibility in clinical workflow, though regulatory teams must ensure that specific usage cases remain within the defined qualitative scope of the immunoassay.

Practical takeaway

Regulatory and laboratory personnel should verify that current testing protocols for hepatitis B screening align with the qualitative specifications of this immunoassay. QA teams should ensure validation documentation supports the use of both serum and plasma matrices as specified in the labeling.

FDA source material

Elecsys Anti-HBc II is an in vitro immunoassay for the qualitative detection of antibodies to hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc) in human serum and plasma.

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