Checks for hepatitis B surface antigen, the marker used to detect a current infection, via a simple blood test. Suits anyone wanting to check for active hepatitis B after possible exposure.
1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.
This test measures hepatitis B surface antigen, the marker used to indicate a current hepatitis B infection, distinct from the antibody markers used to check immunity from vaccination or past infection.
Within its Hepatitis B test comparison group, this sits below the £79.25 median at £55, though it isn't the cheapest way to check this specific marker: Blue Horizon Medicals offers the identical surface antigen test for £45.25. Peers checking a different hepatitis B marker, such as LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor's £43 immunity antibody test, are not directly interchangeable with this one since they answer a different question, immunity rather than active infection.
The scores reflect this position. Value for money scores well since the price undercuts the group median, though not by the largest margin available. Collection convenience scores highly, since it can be done at home, in a clinic, or with a nurse visit, with results back in three days. Trust signals score highly, reflecting Medichecks' Trustpilot rating of 4.5, its UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs, and doctor review included with every result. Results and follow-up also score well, as a doctor reviews the result.
This suits you if you want to check for a current hepatitis B infection, for example after possible exposure, and want the convenience of an at-home finger-prick kit with a doctor's review of the result.
If price is the only concern and you specifically want this exact marker, Blue Horizon Medicals offers the same surface antigen test for £45.25, £9.75 less. If you actually want to confirm vaccination immunity rather than check for infection, Medichecks' own Hepatitis B Immunity Blood Test checks the relevant antibody marker instead.
This is a blood test that can be collected at home with a finger-prick kit, at an in-store clinic, via a home nurse visit, or as a venous draw at a clinic. Results are reviewed by a doctor before being released, with results back in around three days.
Hepatitis B surface antigen, the marker used to detect a current infection, is what this £55 test checks, and it can be collected at home with a finger-prick kit. It sits below its comparison group's £79.25 median, though Blue Horizon Medicals offers the identical marker for £45.25, £9.75 less. Medichecks includes a doctor review as standard alongside the at-home option.
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.
A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.
A finger-prick sample you take at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 3 days, in line with or faster than similar tests.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.
£55.00 against a comparison-group median of £79.25 (-31%).
Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.
This test belongs to our Hepatitis B test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
Cheap, at-home Hepatitis B antigen test with fast results
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Hepatitis B immunity check, pricier than LloydsPharmacy's
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Priciest Hepatitis B option in its comparison group
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Lowest-priced hepatitis B immunity check we track
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Home infection check, also available via clinic for £145
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Below-average price for a Hepatitis B immunity check
An at-home finger-prick blood test that checks whether you are immune to Hepatitis B, either through vaccination or past infection. Suited to people who want to confirm their immunity without a clinic visit.
Same single marker as Medichecks' £55 test, priced at £189
Checks for hepatitis B surface antigen, the marker used to indicate current infection. It measures one biomarker despite the Profile name, so it suits situations calling for that specific antigen check rather than a broader panel.
Same infection check, twice the price of the home kit
A clinic blood test for Hepatitis B surface antigen, used to check for a current Hepatitis B infection following possible blood-to-blood exposure. Suited to people who would rather use a clinic than a home kit.
Priced well above every peer in its Hepatitis B group
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Most expensive test in its Hepatitis B comparison group
A single blood test checking for Hepatitis B core antibodies, which show whether you have ever been infected, without indicating when.
Immunity check, pricier than Better2Know's own home kit
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Costliest single hepatitis B check against its peers
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Second-priciest test in the Hepatitis B range
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Cheap, at-home Hepatitis B antigen test with fast results
This test checks for Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, which shows whether you have been infected with Hepatitis B within the past few weeks. It suits anyone wanting a fast, at-home check after a possible exposure.
Hepatitis B immunity check, pricier than LloydsPharmacy's
This test measures Hepatitis B Surface Antibody levels, used to check whether Hepatitis B vaccination has produced adequate immunity. It suits anyone who needs to confirm immune status, including for occupational health.
Not the cheapest hepatitis B immunity check available
Checks for hepatitis B surface antibodies to confirm immunity from vaccination or past infection; it does not detect a current infection. Suits people who need proof of protection for work, travel or healthcare requirements.
Cheap single-marker Hepatitis B test, slower turnaround
This test looks for Hepatitis B Core Antibody IgM, a marker used to indicate a recent or current Hepatitis B infection. It suits anyone who has had a possible exposure and wants a single, focused marker checked.
