HBsAg Screening - Rapid in Pune
Understanding HBsAg Screening - Rapid in Pune
What is HBsAg Screening - Rapid in Pune?
An HBsAg Screening - Rapid test helps detect hepatitis B infection and is available at an affordable price in Pune with Tata 1mg labs. Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver and is transmitted mainly through body fluids or unsafe sexual intercourse. It can also happen due to infected blood transfusion; by sharing needles, syringes, or other drug-injection equipment; or during pregnancy or delivery.
An HBsAg Screening - Rapid test checks for the presence of hepatitis B antigens in your blood that appear at 6 to 16 weeks following exposure to hepatitis B virus (HBV). In addition to HBV screening, this test also confirms any previous HBV infection and helps monitor the ongoing treatment for hepatitis B. In most cases, HBV clears up on its own in 1 to 2 months after the onset of symptoms. But in some people, the virus does not go away and results in chronic infection, which over the years may lead to liver damage (scarring or cirrhosis).
What does HBsAg Screening - Rapid measure?
An HBsAg Screening - Rapid test confirms the presence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in a suspected individual. 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.
Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about HBsAg Screening - Rapid in Pune
Frequently Asked Questions about HBsAg Screening - Rapid in Pune
Q. Why do I need an HBsAg Screening - Rapid test?
Q. How is a hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) test performed?
Q. What are the symptoms of hepatitis B infection?
Q. Can hepatitis B spread through food or water?
Q. How is hepatitis B transmitted?
Q. How long is hepatitis B infectious?
Q. What additional tests will I need if my HBsAg Screening - Rapid test result is positive?
Q. What are the different hepatitis B screening tests?
Q. How can hepatitis B be prevented?
Q. Can I schedule an online booking for an HBsAg Screening - Rapid test in Pune?
Q. Is an HBsAg Screening - Rapid test eligible for home sample collection in Pune?
Q. What is the procedure to book an HBsAg Screening - Rapid test with Tata 1mg Labs in Pune?
Q. How much does an HBsAg Screening - Rapid test cost in Pune?
Q. What is the estimated turnaround time for the results of an HBsAg Screening - Rapid test in Pune?
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