Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Test in Mysore - Price & Details
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Overview
A contagious liver condition, hepatitis B usually spreads from the exchange of bodily fluid, like semen, blood, tissues from an infected person to a non-infected person. If you are showing symptoms of any damage to the liver, like dark urine, pale stool, loss of appetite, and skin discolouration, the doctor will prescribe this test. The HBsAg test is usually a part of the hepatitis B panel test, and is done with IgM, HBcAb, and HBsAb.
While the HBsAg test in Mysore can be done with any diagnostic centre, PharmEasy Labs is India’s preferred choice, focusing on customer safety and satisfaction. The test will be done from your home itself, by a phlebotomist who comes to collect the sample. There are more than 500 tests available, and can be done in over 2500 pincodes. The labs are fully automated and barcoded, and the results generated are accurate and reliable. You do not even have to go to collect the test reports, they will be emailed to you as soon as they are ready.
Test Necessity
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
Test Preparation
There are no special preparations that have to be made for this test. The test can be booked for any convenience 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 the least pain is caused to the patient.
Reasons to Book an HBsAg Test in Mysore through PharmEasy
- No need to travel to a diagnostic centre to get the test done, you will save time and energy
- Great discounts and offers are available on the HBsAg test
- Tests can be easily booked with the PharmEasy website and mobile app
- Stay updated about the different stages in the testing process via regular notifications
- Test results are accurate as automated machines analyse the samples, and the results are then cross-verified by a pathologist.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I get the results of the HBsAg test in Mysore?
After the sample has been collected and sent for analysis, it will take approximately 60 hours to prepare and email the reports of the HBsAg test in Mysore. The exact time also depends on the pincode.
Is an appointment needed or can I walk in for the HBsAg test in Mysore?
If the HBsAg test in Mysore has been booked with PharmEasy Labs, you do not need to go to the diagnostic centre. The test is done within the comfort of your home.
Is it necessary to fast before the HBsAg test?
There is no need to fast before the HBsAg test. You can do the test at any time of the day.
What is the price of the HBsAg test in Mysore?
The price of the HBsAg test in Mysore will depend on the location in Mysore where the sample will be collected from, as well as the discounts available. The price usually ranges between Rs. 359 and Rs. 599.
What does a negative HBsAg test result indicate?
If the result of the HBsAg test is negative, it means there is no hepatitis infection. But if the test result is positive, it indicates an active hepatitis B infection, and the doctor will prescribe additional tests to confirm the diagnosis.
How will a positive HBsAg test be cured?
Since a positive HBsAg test means an active hepatitis B infection, the doctor will prescribe rest and consumption of fluids. You will also be given an antibody injection. If the infection is a chronic hepatitis B infection, you will need antiviral medicines and injections. The doctor will decide the best course of action.
How long does it take to do the HBsAg test?
Once the phlebotomist arrives to collect the blood sample, the HBsAg test will be done in 5 to 10 minutes. You do not have to take any precautions after the test, you can continue your daily activities normally.
