HBsAg Test (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen) in Ambarnath

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HBsAg Test Overview

HBsAg (Australia antigen) is the first serologic marker to appear in serum after Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection. Hbsag test is done for diagnosis of acute, recent, chronic cases of hepatitis. Test is positive after 4 weeks of infection but may be detected any time after the first week. Test plays an important role in management of HBV disease. This test may be negative during a phase of disease known as 'window period', at this time Anti HBc IgM test is positive

HBV, or Hepatitis B Virus infection, is one of the five types of Hepatitis Virus. The other types of Hepatitis Virus infection are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis D, and Hepatitis E. Hepatitis B Virus infection spreads through blood, seminal fluid, vaginal secretions, sharing needles, getting tattoos, getting piercings, and drug addictions to cocaine, heroine, etc. It takes several months to develop symptoms of HBV.

Once the virus enters the body, the proteins on the surface of the virus (called antigens) make your immune system create antibodies. After several weeks of infection, these surface antigens can get detected in your bloodstream. HBsAg Screening is the test to check whether you have a current or chronic HBV infection.

What are the types of Hepatitis?

Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver. There are in all seven types of Hepatitis.

Hepatitis A - occurs due to exposure to HAV in food or water.
Hepatitis B - occurs due to HBV in body fluids like blood, semen, and vaginal secretion.
Hepatitis C - occurs due to HCV in body fluids like blood, semen, and vaginal secretion.
Hepatitis D - occurs due to coming in contact with HDV blood.
Hepatitis E - occurs due to exposure to HEV in food or water.
Autoimmune Hepatitis - occurs when the body's immune system turns against its liver cells.
Neonatal Hepatitis - occurs when the inflammation of the liver occurs in the early infant stage of the baby, that is, 1 to 2 months after delivery.
Who should do the HBsAg Screening?

People who have signs and symptoms of Hepatitis - acute or chronic - should do the HBsAg Screening.

The following symptoms are the markers of Hepatitis infection -
Fever
Fatigue
Sudden nausea
Sudden Vomiting
Light-coloured or clay-coloured stools
Abdominal pain - in the right upper side of the abdomen
Loss of appetite
Pain in the joints
Jaundice - yellow skin and yellow eyes
Dark-coloured urine
Abdominal discomfort
Unusual tiredness
Diarrhoea
Unexplained weight loss

Written by: Dr. Pooja Trehan, M.D Pathology, Dept. of Heamatology

HBsAg Test (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen) Price in Ambarnath

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The price of HBsAg Test (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen) in Ambarnath is ₹ 550

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why take HBsAg Test (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen)?

This test may be ordered for you if

It is suspected that you have come in contact with someone suffering from Hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is severely contagious and hence immediate monitoring is important.
In pregnancy to avoid complications to the fetus; hepatitis B is screened for in pregnant women
If you have travelled to a place where occurrence of Hepatitis B is high

Is this test for you?

Your doctor may order this test for you if you display symptoms of a Hepatitis B infection. Sometimes Hepatitis B infection may be acute, and symptoms may not be visible for months. Fatigue, passing dark urine, pain in the joints, fever, abdominal discomfort and jaundice like yellowing of the eyes and skin may indicate Hepatitis B.

More Info on HBsAg Test (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen)

Hepatitis B is the one of the most commonly occurring liver infection across the world. Hepatitis B is a serious infection and affects the liver. It is both chronic and contagious. But it is also important to note that Hepatitis B is entirely treatable and even preventable. Hepatitis B is transmitted through bodily fluids which means it is transmitted during intercourse, from mother to child during childbirth, use of unsterilized and infected needles etc. Hepatitis simply put means inflammation of the liver. The liver is a very important organ and performs many functions in the body. Thus, early detection and diagnosis is very important. Furthermore, the Liver has an ability to regenerate itself; thus, even if a part of your Liver is removed, it is possible to remain healthy as the liver will grow to its size with the help of healthy cells.

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