Hepatitis B Testing Options
Simple, fast and painless
Hepatitis B is a virus causing inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis B infections can be acute or chronic; acute infection will self-resolve, while chronic infections can lead to cirrhosis (scarring of the liver), and cancer.
Hepatitis B Test Preparation
Testing for hepatitis B is quick and easy, requiring a simple blood sample.
Hepatitis B Testing Process
Testing for hepatitis B is performed at one of our 4,000+ testing locations. This completely private STD testing option allows you to test today, taking only 15 to 20 minutes at the lab.
Hepatitis B Results Process
Hepatitis B test results are available within 5 business days or less via private, online portal or phone. In conjunction with the American Social Health Association (ASHA), we have certified STD counselors available to help interpret STD test results and answer your most pressing questions.
Hepatitis B Treatment Process
Acute hepatitis B will self-resolve; chronic hepatitis B requires antiviral treatment.
Hepatitis B Window Period
The window period for hepatitis B, the time between exposure and when the test can accurately detect the specific STD, is 3 to 6 weeks.
Hepatitis B Symptoms
Many people infected with hepatitis B do not experience noticeable symptoms. When present, symptoms of hepatitis B may mimic the flu including fatigue, mild fever, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and jaundice.
Hepatitis B Test Recommendations
Hepatitis B testing is recommended for anyone who may have been exposed to the virus and has not received vaccination. High risk groups for hepatitis B infection—including intravenous drug users, men who have sex with other men, anyone whose job deals with human blood, anyone living with a person who is positive with hepatitis B—is at higher risk and should consider undergoing testing.
Hepatitis B Test Details
The blood test for hepatitis B uses the Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBaAg) with reflex confirmation, requiring a simple blood sample to detect the presence and levels of the virus within the body.
Hepatitis B Testing Privacy
We value your privacy. Hepatitis B test results are not reported to insurance companies, we will not sell your data, our communications are always discreet, and we offer completely anonymous cash payment options for those seeking complete privacy.
* ABOUT HIV TESTING
The HIV early detection test is a DNA-based test that can detect the virus as early as two weeks after possible exposure. However, our physician's recommend pairing the early detection test with the HIV Standard test, which is considered the "gold standard" in HIV screening. However, it may take up to 12 weeks for the HIV Standard test to provide accurate results. Repeat HIV testing is recommended for sexually active adults with multiple partners or concern of exposure.
