Hepatitis B Test

Importance of the Test

The incubation period for acute Hepatitis B infection is pretty long; it takes as long as 60 to 150 days in many cases. But on the other hand, the recovery processes from the Hepatitis B virus are very slow and will take approximately six months. Hepatitis B takes a continuous blood test for up to 6 months so that the doctors can determine if the patient has recovered from the acute infection or it has transformed into a chronic condition. The Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody (Anti HBs) test with Self-Test Diagnostics will check for Anti-HBs. In definition, it is the antibody generated by the human body to fight the Hepatitis B virus's surface antigens (HBsAg). After the elimination of HBsAg, anti-HBs can be detected in the serum. Anti-HBs antibodies will last for once lifetime in most patients, giving them lifelong immunity. But in some exceptional cases, Anti-HBs nor HBsAg are detected for a major period. The time frame can range from weeks to months. A positive Anti-HBs test means that you have had HBV infections in the past.

Basic Knowledge

A time to time testing will help you doge illnesses. With regular testing, you can stay healthy and active, with Self-Test Diagnostics 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. When do you test for hepatitis B? Hepatitis B can be confirmed in an infected person’s blood an average of 4 weeks (between 1 to 9 weeks) after being exposed to the virus. What tests are done to check for hepatitis? A series of blood tests are carried out to detect current or past infections of hepatitis A, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C. The hepatitis virus panel screens for more than one type of hepatitis virus simultaneously. The different hepatitis viruses can be detected by carrying out antibody and antigen tests. What is hepatitis B positive? Hepatitis B positive confirms that the individual is suffering from the virus and that the virus can spread. A negative result means that the individual is free from the infection. However, these tests do not determine between chronic and acute infection. There are various other hepatitis B tests carried out along with this test to determine the state of hepatitis B infection.