Hepatitis B Package
Understanding Hepatitis B Package
What is Hepatitis B Package?
Hepatitis B is caused due to inflammation and enlargement of the liver. Hepatitis B Package involves blood tests used to detect current or past infection by hepatitis B. It tests the blood samples for more than one kind of hepatitis B virus at the same time. Screening gives you basic facts about your wellbeing. Early diagnosis and treatment can save your life, and regular checkups give you the chance to lead a risk free life. Hepatitis B Package aid in getting the right health services and treatments and promote your chances for living a longer, healthier life.
What does Hepatitis B Package measure?
Contains 6 testsHepatitis B Surface Antigen, Serum
A Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Serum test checks and measures the amount of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) in an infected individual, particularly with chronic hepatitis B infection. HBsAg is the first serological marker, within 1 to 10 weeks, to appear in the blood after recent exposure to HBV. Persistence of this marker for more than 6 months implies chronic (long-term) HBV infection which may lead to liver damage (scarring or cirrhosis). A person who has a chronic infection is capable of spreading the infection to healthy individuals, even if they do not show or experience any symptoms.
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