{"product_id":"hepatitis-b-profile-heath-test","title":"Hepatitis B profile heath test","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hepatitis B Profile is a venous-blood laboratory test panel that measures Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), Hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs \/ immunity) and Hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc IgG\/IgM) to determine current infection, past infection or vaccine-induced immunity, booked at Ways Pharmacy (UK).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHepatitis B serology laboratory panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMarkers measured\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHBsAg (surface antigen), anti-HBs (immunity), anti-HBc IgG\/IgM (core antibody)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it tells you\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent infection, resolved past infection, or vaccine-induced immunity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSample\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVenous blood, SST (yellow-top) tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSample collection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-branch by appointment after payment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResult turnaround\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypically 3–5 working days from lab receipt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfidentiality\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResults delivered confidentially to the patient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWays Pharmacy, UK (GPhC-registered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who have been potentially exposed to Hepatitis B through unprotected sex, needle-stick, shared needles or non-sterile tattooing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople born in or with family origins in regions of higher Hepatitis B prevalence (parts of East and Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa) seeking baseline screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHousehold and sexual contacts of someone who is HBsAg-positive\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who have completed a Hepatitis B vaccination course and want to confirm protective antibody response (anti-HBs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHealthcare workers, NHS trainees and overseas-trained clinicians who need documentation of Hepatitis B status\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople planning pregnancy, fertility treatment, or international relocation who need baseline serology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e people with acute jaundice or suspected severe liver failure (seek urgent medical care); people testing immediately after exposure — Hepatitis B surface antigen takes on average 4 weeks (range 1–9 weeks) after exposure to become detectable, so timing matters; use as a Hepatitis C, D or HIV screen — those require separate tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the service works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete payment online and call Ways Pharmacy Holborn London on \u003cstrong\u003e020 8106 7084\u003c\/strong\u003e to book a sample-collection appointment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAttend the Holborn branch (77 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4ET). A venous blood sample is collected by a trained phlebotomist. No fasting is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe sample is sent to the partner laboratory for serology analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResults are returned in approximately 3–5 working days. You will receive a written report covering HBsAg, anti-HBs and anti-HBc with a plain-English interpretation of what the combination means.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf HBsAg is positive, the pharmacist will explain the next steps and refer you to your GP or an NHS hepatology \/ sexual health clinic for confirmatory testing and management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to interpret the result combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHBsAg negative · anti-HBs positive · anti-HBc negative\u003c\/strong\u003e — typically indicates vaccine-induced immunity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHBsAg negative · anti-HBs positive · anti-HBc positive\u003c\/strong\u003e — typically indicates past infection that has resolved, with immunity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHBsAg positive · anti-HBc positive (IgM)\u003c\/strong\u003e — suggests acute infection; requires confirmation and specialist follow-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHBsAg positive · anti-HBc positive (IgG)\u003c\/strong\u003e — suggests chronic infection; requires specialist follow-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll negative\u003c\/strong\u003e — no evidence of past infection or immunity; vaccination may be appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pharmacist will explain your specific result combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow soon after exposure should I test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) can be detected as early as 1 week and as late as 9 weeks after exposure, with an average of about 4 weeks. Testing too early after exposure can give a false negative. If a recent high-risk exposure is suspected, the pharmacist may advise initial testing and a repeat test at the 12-week mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does it mean if my HBsAg is positive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA positive HBsAg result means the Hepatitis B virus is present in your blood, and you can transmit the virus. Further testing is needed to determine whether this is a new (acute) infection or a chronic (long-standing) infection. We will explain the result and refer you to your GP or an NHS hepatology or sexual health clinic for confirmatory testing and management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this test show whether I am protected by my vaccine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The anti-HBs (surface antibody) result indicates whether you have a measurable protective antibody response. A level of 10 mIU\/mL or higher after a completed vaccination course is generally considered protective; the lab report will state the numeric level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the test confidential?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Booking, sample collection and result delivery are all handled confidentially. Results are not shared with your GP without your explicit consent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the result be sent to my GP?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot automatically. You can request a copy be sent to your GP for inclusion in your medical record, especially useful if the result will inform vaccination or specialist referral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this test diagnose Hepatitis C or HIV?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a Hepatitis B serology panel only. Hepatitis C, HIV and other bloodborne infections require separate tests, which can be booked alongside this one if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSample collection by GPhC-registered staff in a private consulting room\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle-use sterile equipment for all blood draws\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUKAS-accredited partner laboratory\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfirmed positive results are referred to NHS specialist services for treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/hepatitis-b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNHS — Hepatitis B\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/vaccinations\/hepatitis-b-vaccine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNHS — Hepatitis B vaccine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/hepatitis-b-the-green-book-chapter-18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUK Health Security Agency — Hepatitis B Green Book chapter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How soon after exposure should I test?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) can be detected as early as 1 week and as late as 9 weeks after exposure, with an average of about 4 weeks. 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