Indicates past or ongoing infection
1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.
This test is for the total (that is IgG and IgM) Hepatitis B Core Antibody present, and is an indication of previous or ongoing infection from Hepatitis B - if IgM is present, infection is current, if IgG is also present it is likely to be longer standing, if IgG alone is present the infection may have resolved.
Hepatitis B (HBV) is a vaccine-preventable infection with significant risk of future deterioration of health for people who develop chronic hepatitis. HBV is a transmitted virus which can be acquired by blood or blood products contracted via contaminated needles, tattooing or body piercing. It can also be transmitted by sexual contact between an infected and non immune partner.
Please be aware that if contact has been within the past 3-4 weeks, the antibodies to HBV may not have reached a detectable level - in which case repeat testing a further 4 weeks later should be considered, especially if the risk of having acquired one of these infections is considered to be high.
This test is NOT available as a finger prick BUT is available as a vacutainer sample collection option. You can make your own arrangement for blood collection, or choose to visit a Circle Hospital or Superdrug store, or to opt for a Nurse Home Visit. Select option at checkout.
Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.
The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.
Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 2 days.
Results are reviewed by a doctor.
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£79.25 against a comparison-group median of £79.25 (-0%).
This test belongs to our Hepatitis B test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
Having antibodies to this component part of the Hepatitis B virus will inform you whether or not you have been infected by the Hepatitis B virus, at some point in your life, up to about 3-4 weeks prior to submitting the sample.
Concerned about hepatitis B exposure? This simple finger-prick test detects active hepatitis B infection by checking for the surface antigen in your blood.
If you need to check whether you're protected against hepatitis B, this test can confirm immunity from vaccination or past infection.
Indicates immunity - ID verification possible, please request
A single-marker blood test that checks whether you have immunity to hepatitis B following vaccination, not a test for a current infection.
Indicates active infection
A blood test for Hepatitis B. This test will determine if you have Hepatitis B now.
A test for Hepatitis B Immunity. This test is recommended to anyone who works in close contact with blood and other fluids.
If you're unsure about your hepatitis B status, this test gives a complete picture of past infection, immunity, or current infection.
Test for the IgM Core Antibody of Hepatitis B.
A test for Hepatitis B Core IgM Antibodies.
A blood test for Hepatitis B. This test will determine if you have Hepatitis B now.
A highly accurate Instant Test for Hepatitis B with results in only 20 minutes.
This test is for you if you have Hepatitis B to see how much of the virus is in your blood.
These tests indicate how infectious you are with Hepatitis B
Having antibodies to this component part of the Hepatitis B virus will inform you whether or not you have been infected by the Hepatitis B virus, at some point in your life, up to about 3-4 weeks prior to submitting the sample.
Concerned about hepatitis B exposure? This simple finger-prick test detects active hepatitis B infection by checking for the surface antigen in your blood.
If you need to check whether you're protected against hepatitis B, this test can confirm immunity from vaccination or past infection.
Indicates immunity - ID verification possible, please request
