What is a Serology Profile?

A Serology Profile is a blood test panel designed to detect antibodies and antigens linked to serious viral and bacterial infections transmitted through blood or sexual contact.

This profile includes:

• Syphilis IgG/IgM
• HIV 1&2 and p24 Antigen
• Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg)
• Hepatitis B Core Antibody (anti-HBc Total)
• Hepatitis C Antibodies (HCV Abs)

By combining antigen and antibody markers, this test can detect early infection, active infection, and past exposure.

Why do I need a Serology Profile?

Many blood-borne infections can remain silent for years without symptoms while still causing long-term damage or being transmissible to others.

This test is recommended for:

• Routine sexual health screening
• New relationship testing
• Pre-surgical screening
• Needle-stick exposure concerns
• Travel or work requirements
• Monitoring after possible exposure
• Pregnancy screening
• Peace of mind testing

Situations or symptoms that prompt testing include:

• Unprotected sexual contact
• Multiple partners
• Fatigue without explanation
• Jaundice or liver issues
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Rash or flu-like illness after exposure
• History of blood transfusion before screening standards

Benefits of the test

1. Early HIV detection

p24 antigen allows detection before antibodies form.

2. Detects active and past Hepatitis B

Combining HBsAg and anti-HBc gives a clearer picture.

3. Identifies Hepatitis C exposure

Antibody testing shows past or current infection.

4. Screens for Syphilis accurately

IgG and IgM indicate infection stage.

5. Suitable for routine screening

Ideal for sexual health and pre-employment checks.

6. Provides peace of mind

Clear results for major blood-borne viruses.

7. Supports early treatment

Early detection greatly improves outcomes.

8. Confidential and discreet testing

Simple blood test with secure results.

Expanded benefit explanation
These infections often remain undiagnosed for long periods. Early detection through combined antigen and antibody testing allows timely treatment, reduces transmission risk, and prevents long-term complications.

Step-by-step — How testing works

We offer two UK-wide testing options:

Clinic testing
• Choose your nearest UK clinic
• Attend appointment
• Blood sample collected
• Laboratory analysis performed
• Results securely returned

Home or hotel visit (+£60)
• Phlebotomist visits your location
• Blood sample collected safely
• No need to travel
• Sample transported to laboratory
• Results delivered confidentially

Both services are available UK-wide.

Your results explained

Low / negative

No antigens or antibodies detected.

Interpretation:
No evidence of current or past infection. If recent exposure occurred, repeat testing may be advised after the window period.

Normal / past exposure markers

Antibodies present but no active antigen detected.

Interpretation:
May indicate past infection or resolved infection. Further testing may be required to confirm immunity or status.

High / positive

Antigen or active antibodies detected.

Possible findings:
• HIV antigen/antibodies present
• Active Hepatitis B surface antigen
• Hepatitis C antibodies present
• Syphilis antibodies detected

Interpretation:
Further confirmatory testing and medical follow-up required.