Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Test in Madurai - Price & Details
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Overview
Hepatitis B is a common liver condition that is very infectious. There are some symptoms of hepatitis like appetite loss, pain, skin discolouration, and fatigue. Hepatitis B usually occurs due to exchange of body fluids, blood, and semen, from an infected person to a non-infected person. When there is a hepatitis infection, there are antigens in the bloodstream. The HBsAg test is prescribed to check the levels of these antigens, and also indicates the severity of infection. The HBsAg test is a part of the hepatitis B panel test,and is prescribed along with the HBsAb, HBcAb, and the IgM test.
The HBsAg test can be booked using PharmEasy Labs, one of the country’s most trusted diagnostic centres. There are more than 500 diagnostic tests that can be booked, and services are offered in all major towns, covering an area of over 2500 pincodes. To maintain accuracy and precision of the test results, the samples are analysed on fully automated machines that have the latest technology.
Unlike other diagnostic service providers, the tests offered by PharmEasy Labs are extremely affordable, so that people can get tested without facing any financial strain. You can get the test done comfortably from your house, you do not have to go to any hospital or diagnostic centre. Test reports are generated in a timely manner and sent on the registered email address.
Test Necessity
Hepatitis B is a serious condition that can cause severe complications if it is left untreated. The doctor will prescribe the HBsAg test if there are any risk factors relating to Hepatitis B. These risk factors are:
- People who have HIV
- Using injection drugs with shared needles
- People who donate blood, semen, or tissue
- People who are undergoing chemotherapy
- People who are getting haemodialysis
- Women who are pregnant
- Having more than one sexual partner
- Having chronic kidney disease
- Having chronic liver disease
- People who have travelled from countries with a high hepatitis infection
- Infants who have mothers with hepatitis B
Test Preparation
There are no special preparations that have to be made before the HBsAg test. It is not required to fast either.
During the HBsAg test
Once the HBsAg test has been booked, a phlebotomist will arrive to collect the blood sample. You can choose the location as well as the time and date of the sample collection. Using fresh disposable kits, the phlebotomist draws the blood in an experienced manner, minimising patient discomfort. The vein finder device is used to find the vein to draw blood from, so the process is painless.
Reasons to Book an HBsAg Test in Madurai through PharmEasy
- Use the website or mobile app to book the diagnostic tests with ease, they are both easy to navigate and operate
- The test results are accurate as the test samples are analysed by fully automated and barcoded machines
- Avoid the trouble of travelling to a diagnostic facility to get the test, it can be done from your home as a phlebotomist will come and collect the blood sample
- Stay updated about the various stages in the testing process via frequent notifications sent on the mobile app
- Avail benefits of the discounts and promotional offers, and save money when you book with PharmEasy Labs
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I get the results of the HBsAg test in Madurai?
Typically, the HBsAg test in Madurai will be analysed and the report will be sent within 60 hours. The area pincode of sample collection in Madurai can impact the time it takes.
Is an appointment needed for the HBsAg test in Madurai or can I walk in?
PharmEasy Labs offers the benefits of home sample collection. You do not have to make an appointment with any diagnostic centre and travel to get the test done, it will be done from your own home. The phlebotomist will come collect the blood sample.
Do I have to fast before the HBsAg test?
There is no need to fast before the HBsAg test. The test can be done at any time of the day.
What is the price of the HBsAg test in Madurai?
The HBsAg test in Madurai is extremely affordable, ranging from Rs. 359 to Rs. 599. The price is also influenced by the availability of discounts and the location of sample collection.
Why is the HBsAg test result positive?
If your HBsAg test results are positive, it is usually indicative of an active hepatitis B infection that is contagious. More tests will be prescribed by the doctor to confirm the diagnosis.
What is the frequency of the HBsAg test?
The HBsAg test is not a usual test, and is only prescribed when there are some symptoms observed of a hepatitis B infection. However, some people might need to get this test done frequently, especially if they are undergoing haemodialysis. If you have completed at least 3 dosages of the hepatitis B vaccine, you will have to do the test after 1 to 2 months after the last dose.
What are some common symptoms of HBsAg?
The HBsAg test is prescribed when there are symptoms like nausea or vomiting, fever, pain in the abdomen, dark coloured urine, fatigue, and yellow skin or eyes.
