Hepatitis B Panel
A three-marker Hepatitis B blood panel assessing current infection markers, immunity and previous exposure through HBsAg, anti-HBs and core antibodies.
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1 business day
Biomarkers count
3
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Overview of the Hepatitis B Panel Test
The Hepatitis B Panel is a three-marker blood profile designed to provide a broader picture of Hepatitis B infection, immunity and previous exposure.
It includes Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Hepatitis B Surface Antibody and Hepatitis B Core Total Antibodies.
These markers provide different pieces of information.
Surface Antigen can be associated with current Hepatitis B infection, while Surface Antibody provides information about immunity.
Core antibodies are associated with exposure to the virus itself and are therefore useful when distinguishing natural exposure from vaccination-related immunity.
The markers need to be interpreted together because different combinations can indicate different Hepatitis B patterns.
The Hepatitis B Panel costs £108.
What Does the Hepatitis B Panel Test Check?
The Hepatitis B Panel assesses current infection markers, immunity and evidence of previous natural exposure. This test measures 3 biomarkers.
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Detects HBsAg, a surface protein of Hepatitis B virus that can be present during current infection.
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody
Measures anti-HBs antibodies associated with immunity to Hepatitis B following vaccination or previous infection.
Hepatitis B Core Total Antibodies
Detects antibodies against the Hepatitis B core antigen and can provide evidence of natural exposure to the virus.
Who May Benefit From the Hepatitis B Panel Test?
The Hepatitis B Panel may be useful for people who require more information than a single Hepatitis B Surface Antigen or immunity test can provide.
People wanting to assess Hepatitis B status - The three markers provide broader information about infection, exposure and immunity.
People with possible previous exposure to Hepatitis B - Core antibodies can provide additional information about natural infection.
People checking immunity after Hepatitis B vaccination - Surface antibodies are included.
People with a previously abnormal Hepatitis B result - The full panel can provide additional context.
People undergoing occupational or clinical screening - A broader Hepatitis B assessment may sometimes be requested.
People with risk factors for viral hepatitis - Testing can form part of a wider sexual-health or liver-health assessment.
How to Prepare
Vaccination can influence the Surface Antibody result but does not produce Hepatitis B Core Antibodies.
Interpretation therefore depends on the combination of all three markers.
Symptoms and Reasons to Consider the Hepatitis B Panel Test
Hepatitis B can sometimes cause no symptoms, so testing may be appropriate after relevant exposure even when a person feels well.
A known or possible exposure to Hepatitis B - Blood testing can assess several markers of infection and immunity.
A sexual partner has Hepatitis B - Testing and vaccination assessment may be appropriate.
Previous abnormal liver tests - Viral hepatitis is one possible cause among many and may warrant investigation.
Need to assess vaccination immunity - Surface Antibody is included.
A previous positive Hepatitis B marker - Additional markers can help clarify the pattern.
Screening before certain treatments or procedures - Hepatitis B status may be requested depending on the clinical context.
Recent exposure may not always be detectable immediately.
If the potential exposure was very recent, repeat or additional testing may be recommended according to the clinical situation.
How to Book Your Hepatitis B Panel Test
The Hepatitis B Panel can be booked as a private venous blood test.
Choose the Hepatitis B Panel
Select the £108 three-marker profile.
Select your sample collection option
Choose in-clinic phlebotomy (+£35) or a home visit from a phlebotomist (+£60).
Attend your appointment
A trained healthcare professional collects the required blood sample.
Laboratory analysis
Surface Antigen, Surface Antibody and Core Total Antibodies are analysed.
Receive your results securely
Your Hepatitis B Panel report is delivered securely.
When Will I Receive My Results?
Results are generally expected within approximately 1 day.
Reactive or unexpected findings may occasionally require further investigation or confirmation.
Turnaround begins once the sample enters laboratory processing.
Understanding Your Results
The three markers should be interpreted together.
Surface Antigen can indicate current infection when detected.
Surface Antibody is associated with immunity.
Core Total Antibodies provide evidence of natural exposure and are not produced by vaccination alone.
Different combinations can therefore suggest vaccination-related immunity, previous natural infection, current infection or susceptibility.
Where a result suggests active or previous Hepatitis B infection, further testing or clinical review may be required.
Why Book With London Blood Tests?
London Blood Tests provides a comprehensive three-marker Hepatitis B profile rather than testing only one marker.
Three complementary Hepatitis B markers - Infection, immunity and previous exposure are assessed.
Surface Antigen included - Current-infection screening forms part of the panel.
Immunity assessment included - Hepatitis B Surface Antibody is measured.
Core antibodies included - Natural exposure can be distinguished from vaccination-only immunity.
Fast laboratory reporting - The corresponding profile has an approximate one-day turnaround.
Professional private collection - Choose in-clinic phlebotomy (+£35) or a home visit from a phlebotomist (+£60).
Clear pricing - The Hepatitis B Panel costs £108.
Private Hepatitis B Panel Blood Test in London
London Blood Tests provides the private Hepatitis B Panel for £108.
The test measures Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Hepatitis B Surface Antibody and Hepatitis B Core Total Antibodies.
Results are generally expected within approximately one day.