HBSAG / Hepatitis-B Surface Antigen / Australia Antigen Test in Station Road, Bandikui

The HBsAg test is a blood test used to detect the presence of the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the body. It helps identify active Hepatitis B infection, whether acute or chronic.

This test is commonly done for Hepatitis B screening, diagnosis of active infection, monitoring chronic Hepatitis B, and checking the risk of transmission to others.

Doctors may recommend this test for people with symptoms like jaundice, fatigue, dark urine, abdominal pain, or for individuals at higher risk such as pregnant women, healthcare workers, and people exposed to infected blood or needles.

No, fasting is not required before the HBsAg test. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor advises additional tests that may require fasting.

A blood sample is required for the HBsAg test. The sample is usually collected from a vein in your arm by a trained healthcare professional.

A positive HBsAg result may indicate an active Hepatitis B infection. Further tests may be recommended by your doctor to determine whether the infection is acute or chronic.

HBsAg test reports are generally available within a few hours, depending on the laboratory processing time and location.