Package
HEPB — Hepatitis B Profile
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Hepatitis B Surface Antibodies, Hepatitis B Core IgG / IgM
1 day
£ 275
Description
A COMPLETE SET OF TESTS THAT CHECK: • Presence of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) • Level of Hepatitis B surface antibodies (anti-HBs) • Hepatitis B core antibodies — both IgG and IgM (anti-HBc IgG/IgM) WHAT THIS TEST SUITE REVEALS: • Whether there is an active Hepatitis B infection (if HBsAg is positive) • Whether the person has immunity to Hepatitis B (via anti-HBs positivity) • Whether the infection is new / recent (if anti-HBc IgM is positive) or past / chronic (if anti-HBc IgG is positive) • Distinction between acute, chronic, resolved, or vaccination-acquired immunity states • Helps guide further monitoring or treatment depending on the infection status and immune response
Biomaterial
Venous blood
Preparation
It is advisable to take the test on an empty stomach

