Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Test in Aligarh - Price & Details
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Overview
PharmEasy Labs offers a wide array of affordable tests in all major Indian cities and towns. The samples are collected at the customers’ homes, and the reports are delivered by email. 100% accuracy is assured because modern high-tech machines are used and the technicians are very efficient. The reports are verified by our pathologists.
Hepatitis B is a type of viral infection which can be acute (short-term infection) or chronic (long-term infection). People with an acute infection usually heal on their own, but chronic hepatitis B needs treatment.
Hepatitis spreads through contact with blood, or other body fluids from an infected person to another healthy person. This can happen through sexual contact, sharing needles, syringes or other drug injection equipment, or mother-to-baby at birth.
Often hepatitis B has no symptoms. In people with acute hepatitis B, symptoms appear 2 to 5 months after being infected. It can cause liver damage. In chronic hepatitis B, symptoms may not appear until complications develop. And it can take decades after becoming infected. Chronic hepatitis B can develop into long-term health conditions like cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer, and liver failure. Once you've had hepatitis B, the virus can become active again later in life.
The best way to prevent hepatitis B infection is to get the hepatitis B vaccine. Besides some other ways:
- Do not share needles for injections
- Use condoms during sex
- Maintain personal hygiene
- Do not use the personal items of an infected person
Test Necessity
Doctors recommend an HBsAg test if you are having these symptoms:
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Nausea and vomiting
- Dark yellow urine
- Joint pain
- Abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhoea, coloured bowel movement
- Yellowish eyes and skin
Test Preparation
No fasting or any other preparation is required before the HBsAg test. Inform the doctor in advance if you are taking any medicine.
During the HBsAg Test
A phlebotomist from PharmEasy Labs will reach your house at the pre decided hour for the sample collection. Utmost hygiene and safety are maintained. New needles, syringes and uncontaminated collection tubes are used. The phlebotomist will locate that vein in your arm which is the best for drawing blood from by using a vein finder. The process will take just a few seconds. The sample will then be taken to the Labs.
Reasons to Book an HBsAg Test in Aligarh through PharmEasy
- Get notifications on all steps of the test right after you book it.
- Even people with no online booking experience can make a booking by following the instructions on the website or the app.
- Automated and barcoded machines produce accurate reports.
- Discounts are available on all tests.
- You can choose the home sample collection option.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do HBsAg reports in Aligarh take to be prepared?
You can expect the reports of the HBsAg test in Aligarh to be delivered by email in 60 hours. There may be slight variations based on your PIN code.
Can I book an HBsAg test in Aligarh, or do I have to walk in for one?
No, you will have to go online and book the HBsAg test in Aligarh following a simple process. There's no need to walk into a hospital.
Do I need to fast for the HBsAg test?
Fasting is not required for the HBsAg test. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines or health supplements.
What is the HBsAg test cost in Aligarh?
In Aligarh, the HBsAg test cost varies between INR 359 and INR 599. Additional discounts will also be available.
Is chronic hepatitis curable?
Unfortunately chronic hepatitis is not curable. It can be effectively treated with medication, and the symptoms can be kept under check. Your doctor will ask you to take good care of your liver throughout your life. Without proper care, liver cirrhosis may set in.
How is acute hepatitis treated?
Symptoms of acute hepatitis often go away on their own. Treatment focuses on relieving symptoms. Your doctor will suggest sufficient rest, fluids and healthy meals. In certain cases, antiviral medicines are prescribed.
Is a positive HBsAg report serious?
A positive report of the HBsAg test indicates that you have hepatitis infection. Depending on the kind of infection, your doctor will prescribe medication and suggest lifestyle changes to improve liver health.