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CertifiedLabsThe HBsAg test stands for the Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Test, which is commonly performed to diagnose hepatitis B, a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Globally, hepatitis B affects a significant portion of the population, with 1 in 3 individuals affected and 300 million people currently living with chronic infection. Due to the high number of deaths associated with hepatitis B, prompt detection of the infection is crucial.
The HBsAg ECLIA (electrochemiluminescence immunoassay analyzer) test screens for the presence of a protein (Hepatitis B surface antigen) related to HBV in your blood sample, allowing for the early diagnosis of this life-threatening infection. The test is particularly useful to detect whether you have an acute (recent) or chronic (long-standing) infection.
HBV, one of the five hepatitis viruses (A, B, C, D, and E), spreads through blood, vaginal secretions, and seminal fluid. Symptoms of hepatitis B can take several months to develop after infection. In most cases, the virus may clear up from the body within six months. However, a small percentage of adults and a higher percentage of children, especially newborns, may develop chronic infections, which can result in liver damage, fibrosis (formation of scar tissue in the liver), cirrhosis (severe scarring of the liver that impairs its function), or liver cancer.
In Bangalore, you can conveniently undergo the HBsAg test at home with Orange Health Labs, ensuring timely and accurate results from the comfort of your home. Early detection through the HBsAg test is essential for initiating treatment and preventing the spread of hepatitis B.
The test checks for only one parameter – hepatitis B surface antigen. Antigens are substances that are recognised by the body as harmful, for example, microorganisms like bacteria and fungi. When the body encounters antigens, it triggers an immune response, producing antibodies to neutralise or eliminate the harmful substances. The HBsAg test checks for hepatitis B surface antigens (found on the surface of HBV) in the bloodstream.
HBsAg is the earliest serologic marker to appear in an acute hepatitis B infection. It can be detected in as early as one week and up to nine weeks after exposure to HBV, with the average being around one-month post-exposure. Early detection via the HBsAg blood test is crucial for prompt treatment and disease management.
Proper preparation for the HBsAg hepatitis test ensures accurate results and a smooth testing process.
Pre-requisites
No special preparation is needed for the HBsAg ECLIA test. You can eat and drink normally before the test unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
Best Time to Get Tested
The HBsAg blood test can be done at any time. However, you should get tested immediately if you have symptoms of hepatitis B or if you believe you have been exposed to the virus.
Who Should Take the Test
The HBsAg blood test is recommended for individuals with symptoms of hepatitis B, such as extreme fatigue, jaundice, or abdominal pain. It is also advised for those with risk factors like sharing needles, having sexual contact with an infected person, working in healthcare settings with exposure to blood, or being born to a mother with the virus. Additionally, individuals already diagnosed with hepatitis B may need this test to monitor the infection's progression and response to treatment.
Cautions Before Taking the HBsAg Test
Inform your treating doctor about any medications, supplements, or herbal remedies you are taking, as some substances might influence the test results. Also, discuss any recent vaccinations or illnesses, as these might affect the test outcomes.
The HBsAg ECLIA test is essential if your healthcare provider suspects you have a liver infection caused by HBV. It is particularly needed if you exhibit symptoms of hepatitis B, which often develop gradually and might not appear until the infection becomes severe or chronic. Many individuals either show no symptoms or experience mild flu-like symptoms.
Common symptoms include:
Extreme fatigue
Nausea
Loss of appetite
Muscle aches
Fever
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
Dark urine
Abdominal pain
Swelling and confusion (in severe cases)
The test is also crucial if an individual has risk factors for hepatitis B infection, such as:
Being born to a mother with the virus
Sexual contact with a person infected with HBV
Sharing needles for intravenous drug use
Living with an HBV-infected individual.
Working in a healthcare setting with exposure to blood
Males having sexual contact with males.
Receiving a blood transfusion or organ transplant (less common due to active screening)
Additionally, if you have already been diagnosed with hepatitis B, this test may be repeated to monitor the progress of your infection and treatment response.
Understanding your HBsAg blood test results is crucial for determining your health status and the next steps in your care. Interpretation of the test results can be done as follows:
| Test | Biological Reference (S/C Units) | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Serum, Chemiluminescent Immunoassay) | Non-reactive or Reactive | Normal results are negative* or nonreactive, indicating no hepatitis B surface antigen was detected. A positive or reactive test result suggests an active HBV infection. |
*A negative test result does not guarantee the absence of exposure to or infection with the hepatitis B virus. HBsAg levels may be undetectable in both early and late stages of infection.
The HBsAg test in Bangalore costs 940, including home sample collection and report delivery is done within 12 hours via WhatsApp and email.
Yes, Orange Health Labs offers home sample collection for the HBsAg blood test within 60 of booking or at your scheduled time.
The HBsAg test checks for the presence of the hepatitis B surface antigen in blood.
No, fasting is not required for the HBsAg test.
Listed below are the steps to book any blood test or health checkup on our platform
Search for the Test: Look for the HBsAg test in Bangalore or the HBsAg test at home and click on Orange Health’s listing.
Test Selection and Booking: Choose your test, review prerequisites, provide your address, and confirm the booking with a convenient sample collection time slot.
Sample Collection: Our skilled eMedic will arrive at your home during your chosen time slot to collect the sample.
Laboratory Processing: The collected sample will be sent to our NABL-accredited and ICMR-approved laboratory for examination.
Receive Results: You will receive your reports via email or WhatsApp within 12. They can also be accessed from the app.
Normal HBsAg test results are negative or nonreactive, indicating no hepatitis B surface antigen is present.
Orange Health Labs ensures quick turnaround time for tests through its NABL-accredited laboratories. You will get the reports of the HBsAg test in 12.
The frequency of the HBsAg test depends on your doctor's recommendation, based on your health status and risk factors.
The HBsAg test measures only one parameter – the presence of hepatitis B surface antigen in blood.
Fasting is not required for an HBsAg blood test.
The HBsAg test can only detect the presence and not the amount of HBV viral load. A different test is required to determine the amount of HBV viral load.
The types of hepatitis viruses include hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E.
Hepatitis B spreads through contact with infected bodily fluids such as blood, semen, and vaginal fluids. This can happen through activities like sharing needles, having unprotected sex, or from an infected mother to her baby during childbirth.
Without having to visit a physical lab, Orange Health provides the fastest HBsAg Test services near you across Bangalore at the convenience of your home. Localities include but not limited to Adugodi, Banashankari, Bannerghatta, Basavanagudi, Bellandur, BTM Layout, Chamrajpet, Cottonpet, CV Raman Nagar, Domlur, Electronic City, Frazer Town, Giri Nagar, Hebbal, Hennur, Hosur, HSR Layout, Jakkur, Jalahalli, Jaya Nagar, Kadugodi, Kammanahalli, Kengeri, Koramangala, Mahalakshmi Layout, Madiwala, Magadi Road, Malleshwaram, Marathahalli, Mathikere, Mysore Road, Nagarbhavi, Nandhini Layout, Old Airport Road, Peenya, RT Nagar, Rajaji Nagar, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Sadashivnagar, Sahakara Nagar, Sanjay Nagar, Sarjapur, Seshadripuram, Shanthi Nagar, Shivaji Nagar, Sri Nagar, Tyagarajnagar, Uttarahalli, Vasanth Nagar, Vidyaranyapura, Vijaya Nagar, Whitefield, Yelahanka, Yeshwantpur.
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| Test Name | HBsAg (ECLIA) Test |
|---|---|
| Price | The HBsAg Test price is ₹ 940. |
| Also Known As | HBsAg blood test, HBsAg ECLIA test, Hepatitis B surface ECLIA, Australia Antigen, Hep B test |
| Purpose | To measure presence of Hepatitis B surface antigen in blood |
| Pre-test Information | Fasting is not required for HBsAg Test Test. |
| Report Delivery | Get reports within 12 hours. |
| Frequency | As prescribed by your doctor. |
| Home Testing | Yes, home blood sample collection in 60 minutes from booking. |
| Sample Required | A blood sample is required for a HBsAg Test. |
The HBsAg Test cost in Bangalore is ₹ 940. This HBsAg Test test price includes the fastest home sample collection within 60 minutes of booking, and the reports are available in 12 hours.