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This study presents a rapid, low-cost method using MALDI-TOF MS and machine learning for Hepatitis B virus (HBV) screening. The developed model shows promise for large-scale surveillance, especially in resource-limited areas.

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  • Medical Diagnostics
  • Computational Biology

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  • Hepatitis B virus (HBV) poses a significant global health threat.
  • Early screening is crucial for controlling HBV transmission and improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a novel screening model for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)-positive status using MALDI-TOF MS and machine learning.
  • To assess the performance of different machine learning algorithms for HBsAg detection.

Main Methods:

  • Serum samples from 422 participants were analyzed using MALDI-TOF MS.
  • Data preprocessing involved multi-bin preprocessing and single-sample spectral aggregation.
  • Machine learning algorithms including random forest, deep neural network, and LightGBM were evaluated.
  • A feature stabilization strategy identified twelve stable biomarkers (m/z peaks).

Main Results:

  • The LightGBM model demonstrated the highest performance with an F1 score of 0.87 and an AUC of 0.94.
  • Twelve distinct m/z peaks were identified as stable biomarkers for HBsAg screening.
  • Independent validation showed 77.7% sensitivity and 76.0% specificity.
  • The method offers a detection time of ~1 minute and a cost of ~$0.14 per sample.

Conclusions:

  • MALDI-TOF MS combined with machine learning provides a rapid and cost-effective tool for large-scale HBV screening.
  • The method is suitable for population-level surveillance, particularly in resource-limited settings, when used with confirmatory testing.
  • Further validation is needed for individual diagnostic purposes.