Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Test In Howrah - Price & Details

Trusted and recognised by everyone, PharmEasy Labs has become India’s premium diagnostic service provider and has more than 500 tests. The services are not just limited to big cities, but also available in towns, spread over an area of more than 2500 pincodes. To enable everyone to get the benefits of the tests, the prices are very affordable and economical. The reports are generated in a speedy manner so timely medical attention can be taken.

The test results are accurate, as they are analysed using the latest technology by fully automated and barcoded machines. In addition to this, the results are verified by expert medical practitioners and then sent to the registered email address. Use the home sample collection facility and do the test from the comfort of your home, there is no need to visit any diagnostic centre and wait in long queues.

Hepatitis B is a very common liver disorder that can become very serious if left untreated. In the initial stages of infection, it is very hard to notice symptoms. Hence the HBsAg test is an important test to detect this infection. Passing or exchanging of bodily fluids, semen, and blood with an infected person can increase the risk of developing Hepatitis B. In the hepatitis infection, there are antigens present in the bloodstream. The test checks the concentration of this antigen as it gives the doctor an idea about the seriousness of the disease.

Several factors contribute to the fluctuation in the cost of an HBsAg test. Nevertheless, the usual price for an HBsAg test at PharmEasy in Howrah is approximately INR 359 to INR 599. For further information, consider comparing HBsAg test prices in various major Indian cities.

The risk factors relating to Hepatitis B are:

• HIV positive people
• Those who use injection drugs regularly
• People who donate blood, tissue, and semen
• People who are undergoing chemotherapy
• People undergoing haemodialysis
• Pregnant women
• People who have more than one sexual partner
• People who have chronic kidney disease
• People with chronic liver disease
• Infants whose mothers have hepatitis B
• Travel from a country with a high rate of hepatitis

It’s left on diagnosed and untreated, hepatitis B causes a lot of serious complications and can lead to eventual death. The HBsAg test is extremely important to diagnose and treat this disease.

You do not have to make any special preparations before this test. There is no need to fast, and the test can be booked at any convenient time during the day.

During the HBsAg Test

Book the HBsAg test using PharmEasy Labs, and the home collection facility ensures that the phlebotomist will arrive at your location to collect the blood sample. Keeping patient safety and hygiene in mind the phlebotomist uses disposable gloves and needles to draw the blood. They also have a vein finder device that helps them locate the best vein in the forearm to draw blood from, to reduce the pain and discomfort. The process does not take much time, and is typically done in 5 to 10 minutes.