Hepatitis B Core Antibody IgM

Indicates active infection

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Hepatitis B Core Antibody IgM

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
5 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

  • Hepatitis B Core Antibody IgM

About this test

This test is requested to ascertain an active infection by the Hepatitis B virus.

This test is NOT available as a finger prick BUT is available as a vacutainer sample collection option. You can also choose to visit a BMI Hospital or have a Nurse Home Visit. Select option at checkout.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 7.5/10

    A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 5.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 5 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 7.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.

  • Value for money 9.5/10

    £45.25 against a comparison-group median of £79.25 (-43%).

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