Discrepancies between two automated immunoassay systems in determining hepatitis B virus markers in serum samples with concomitant presence of antigens and antibodies

Ann Clin Lab Sci. 2010 Winter;40(1):49-52.

Abstract

This study compared the assay results of HBV markers obtained with two automated immunoassay systems in serum samples with concomitant HBV antigens and antibodies. Eighty-nine samples of concomitant HBsAg and anti-HBs and 74 samples of concomitant HBeAg and anti-HBe were analyzed by the Abbott Architect i2000 and the Roche Elecsys 2010 immunoassay systems. The overall concordance rates of the Architect and Elecsys results were 78.6% for samples with concomitant HBsAg and anti-HBs and 77% for samples with concomitant HBeAg and anti-HBe. The data show that substantial differences exist between the results obtained by these two systems, especially in determining anti-HBs and HBeAg at low concentrations.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Automation
  • Biomarkers / blood*
  • Hepatitis B / immunology*
  • Hepatitis B Antibodies / blood*
  • Hepatitis B Surface Antigens / blood*
  • Hepatitis B e Antigens / blood*
  • Hepatitis B e Antigens / immunology
  • Hepatitis B virus / immunology
  • Humans
  • Immunoassay*
  • Prognosis

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Hepatitis B Antibodies
  • Hepatitis B Surface Antigens
  • Hepatitis B e Antigens