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

Nagpur offers a plethora of healthcare centres from where you can get your HBsAg test done. But only PharmEasy lab is one of the few places where you can opt for home sample collection. The HBsAg test is one that checks for Hepatitis B. PharmEasy Labs is a premium diagnostic centre in the city providing affordable, quality tests with the added advantage of home sample collection.

The labs are fully automated and barcoded, increasing the accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of the test results. To ensure maximum transparency in the testing method, the testing procedure is updated on the app at every stage so that customers stay in the loop. The test reports will further undergo various quality checks by registered doctors before finally sending them out to the customers.

PharmEasy Labs is present in most cities of India, and the assurance of safety and convenience at the time of sample collection has made this platform the number one choice for people residing in India.

The cost of an HBsAg test may fluctuate for various reasons. However, the typical price for an HBsAg test at PharmEasy in Nagpur is in the range of INR 359 to INR 599. If you're interested, you can also compare HBsAg test prices in other major Indian cities.

Hepatitis B is a health condition that affects the liver and can cause complications if it is left untreated. Some risk factors that can increase the chances of getting hepatitis B are:

• HIV positive
• Sharing needles for injecting drugs
• Donating semen, blood, or tissue
• Chemotherapy
• Haemodialysis
• Pregnancy
• More than one sexual partners
• Chronic kidney diseases
• Chronic liver diseases
• Travel from a country with a high hepatitis infection
• Infants who have mothers with hepatitis B

You do not have to make any special preparations before the HBsAg test. The test can be done at any time.

During the HBsAg Test

The HBsAg test is done from your home, by an experienced phlebotomist. They will arrive at your home to collect the sample on the time and date of your choosing. To minimise patient discomfort, a vein finder device is used that locates the best vein in the forearm. The blood is drawn using sterilised needles and gloves, that are disposed of after use. The test will be over in no time, and it takes only 5 to 10 minutes.

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.