A common test which is used to ascertain if you have a recent or long standing infection from the hepatitis B virus.
Hepatitis B is vaccine-preventable infection with significant degradation of health for people who develop chronic hepatitis. HBV is a transmitted virus which can be acquired by blood or blood products such as syringes/needles, tattooing or body piercing. As well as household items such as razors. It can also be transmitted by sexual contact.This test is available as a finger prick or vacutainer sample collection option. You can also choose to visit a BMI Hospital or have a Nurse Home Visit. Select option at checkout.
Special Instructions: Appropriate from 28 days post-contact
Laboratory Notes:
Which Tests are Included? Hepatitis B Surface Antigen