Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Test | Lahalak Platform
The primary step in detecting active Hepatitis B infection. This crucial test identifies the virus surface antigen, enabling early diagnosis of acute or chronic cases to guide treatment and prevent transmission.
Scientific name: Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Test
This test detects the presence of hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg) in blood serum. HBsAg appears in the blood during the incubation period (before symptoms appear) and remains present throughout acute infection. If it persists for more than 6 months, it diagnoses chronic hepatitis B infection. The presence of HBsAg is conclusive evidence o...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Accurate analysis to detect hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBs Ag)
- Consult a hepatologist or infectious disease specialist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required before performing this analysis.
- If the result is positive for the first time, it should be confirmed by follow-up tests (such as HBsAg confirmatory by neutralization method or other tests such as HBeAg, Anti-HBc, HBV DNA) to rule out the rare false positive result.
- Global precautions must be taken when handling samples from suspected infected persons.
- It is recommended to perform liver function tests (ALT, AST) with this analysis to assess the degree of hepatitis.
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