Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg)
Screens for active hepatitis B infection.
Also known as: HBsAg, hepatitis B, hep B screening
Full patient price. No booking fee.
- Turnaround
- Same day
- Preparation
- No fasting needed. Eat and drink normally.
- Sample
- Blood sample
- Home collection
- Available free in our service areas
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About this test
HBsAg is a protein on the surface of the hepatitis B virus. A positive result means the virus is currently present. Hepatitis B often causes no symptoms for years while quietly damaging the liver, which is why screening matters before surgery, during pregnancy, and for anyone with a household contact who is positive.
What it measures
- Hepatitis B surface antigen
A note on results. A single test is one part of a clinical picture, not a diagnosis. Discuss your report with a qualified doctor, who will read it alongside your history and examination.
Related to
- Liver
- Fever & infection
Often booked with this
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- No fasting
- Home collection
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- Same day
- No fasting
- Home collection
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