Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Test in Bhopal - Price & Details

The HBsAg test, which is used to detect the presence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, can be administered in medical facilities in Bhopal. It helps in determining if the Hepatitis infection currently exists in the body and whether it is contagious. Hepatitis B, the most common and serious liver condition, is often referred to as a silent epidemic due to the lack of visible symptoms in the early stages of infection.

The HBsAg blood test is one of the key tests for Hepatitis B infection. By availing of the home sample collection service and online test report delivery provided by PharmEasy Labs, you can take the test efficiently and receive the results in a timely manner.

You can easily get started by downloading the PharmEasy app or visiting the website to book the test. Once booked, a technician will come to your registered location for sample collection. Throughout the entire testing process, customers receive regular updates via notifications from the app. The company also offers the best prices on a wide range of tests and health packages, making them affordable and accessible for one and all.

PharmEasy Labs has a wide network of branches in all major cities of India, including Bhopal. The company operates with an in-house fleet of 500+ technicians working in 2500+ pin codes.

The cost of an HBsAg test may vary due to several factors. However, the standard price for an HBsAg test at PharmEasy in Bhopal usually spans from INR 359 to INR 599. To obtain more information, consider comparing HBsAg test prices across various major cities in India.

If hepatitis B is left untreated, it can cause severe damage to the liver. If you have any of the risk factors that increase your chances of getting hepatitis B, you should do the HBsAg test. These risk factors are:

• HIV positive
• Sharing needles to inject drugs
• Tissue, blood, semen donation
• Infants who have a mother with hepatitis B
• Travel from a country with a high infection rate of hepatitis B
• Treatments like chemotherapy and haemodialysis
• Pregnancy
• Having more than one sexual partner
• Chronic, kidney or liver disease

There are no special preparations required for this test, which can be booked at any convenient time during the day.

During the HBsAg Test

After you have booked the HBsAg test, a phlebotomist will be assigned to you, who will arrive at your location to collect the blood sample. You can choose the date and time of the blood test. The blood is collected in a hygienic manner, using sterilised needles and gloves. The vein finder device is a unique tool that locates the best vein in the forearm, so that least pain is caused to the patient.

While the blood culture does examine HBsAg, the readings can only be comprehended when the complete Hepatitis B test panel has been taken into consideration.

Unlike many other tests, the HBsAg screening test does not contain values and ranges. Instead, it only indicates whether the individual is positive or negative on the parameters examined. The HBsAg test by ELISA or CLIA method gives a quantitative value of the HBsAg. The permutation of positives and negatives on the three readings leads to certain conclusions. However, since it is rather complex, the HBsAg test report is best studied by a doctor.

The normal values, parameters, and reference ranges of the test may vary from lab to lab. Please refer to the ranges mentioned in the report and consult a doctor to understand the interpretation of lab reports.

Risks / Possible Complications

The HBsAg blood test typically presents a limited risk of complications. Encountering any of the following should compel one to seek guidance from a healthcare professional:

• Prolonged bleeding at the blood extraction site.
• Discomfort or inflammation at the needle-insertion location.

Limitations

• Test accuracy may be compromised by equipment malfunctions or human errors.
• Misinterpretation of markers can result in erroneous outcomes.