After completing the three-dose hepatitis B vaccination series, when should an individual be tested for antibody response?

Testing for antibody response to the hepatitis B vaccine is typically recommended to ensure that the individual has developed immunity after completing the vaccination series. The recognized guideline is to conduct this testing about one to two months after the final dose of the three-dose series. This timeframe allows for sufficient time for the immune system to produce antibodies in response to the vaccine. Testing too soon may not yield accurate results, as the body may not have had enough time to generate a detectable antibody response. Therefore, conducting the test within one to two months after the last vaccination is the standard practice to assess the effectiveness of the vaccination.