HbsAg Test

Importance of the Test

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is one of the five hepatitis viruses. The viruses are known as A, C, D, and E. These are the main five viruses responsible for the widely held hepatitis infections. The significant ways for the spread of HBV are vaginal fluid, seminal fluid, and blood. It takes months for the symptoms of Hepatitis B to get on the surface and show themselves after getting infected. The virus attacks the liver and makes the victim ill. Many a time, the virus clears itself in a time frame of 6 months. The primary victim of this virus are children, and sometimes it affects adults. It can also be found in infants. The outcomes of these vires are scarring, liver cancer, damage to liver cells, and cirrhosis. We have Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) HbsAg – Screening Surface Antigen test available for at-home test, and it identifies the presence of hepatitis B surface antigens in your Bloodstream. Doctors and experts use the test to know if you just came in touch with the virus or it has been with you for a long term and just got active. On the surface of HBV, we can find proteins called antigens, which give a boost to the production of antibodies. The test can identify surface antigens for hepatitis B within a few weeks after getting infected.

Basic Knowledge

Getting tested on a regular basis will help you detect various illnesses. With regular testing, you can stay healthy and active with Self-Test Diagnostic helping you lead the way. We have been in the at-home testing business for years now. We have a tie-ups with the best laboratories in India including iGenetic Diagnostics and One Billion Diagnostics. Our Phlebotomist has a minimum experience of 5 years and has taken both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. With our accuracy rate of 90%, we are certified by IGNOU. Our services are available for 365 days, and you can customize the packages according to your requirement. What is HBsAg positive? Hepatitis B Surface Antigen or HBsAG is “positive” or “reactive,” which means that the person is currently suffering from hepatitis B infection and can pass on this infection to others. Why is HBsAg test done? The test is carried out to verify if the person is suffering from hepatitis B currently or has the person suffering from this infection for a long time. The hepatitis B virus or HBV has a protein called antigen on its surface, which is responsible for the immune system to produce antibodies in excess. Is HBsAg positive curable? As of now, there is no cure for hepatitis B. The good news is that it usually lasts for four weeks to eight weeks. Nonetheless, 9 out of 10 adults infected by hepatitis B make a full recovery. However, 1 out of 20 adults suffering from hepatitis B infection are prone to become “carriers,” meaning that they will suffer from hepatitis B infection for a long time.