Hepatitis B Test | Immunity Status

Hepatitis B Test Panel with Confirmation

Check for HBV infection or determine your immunity against HBV due to vaccination or previous infection. Read more

Test details

Sample type:

Blood

Preparation:

You do not need to do anything special to prepare for the sample collection. Fasting is not required for this test.

Test type: In Person

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$99.00

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About the Test

HBV is a viral infection that affects the liver. This test checks for the blood levels of hepatitis B antigens and antibodies to determine if a person has an infection or has developed immunity against the hepatitis B virus. The results can distinguish between an acute infection (symptoms last for less than 6 months), chronic infection (symptoms last for longer than 6 months), and immunity, as well as immunity from previous infection or vaccination.

The liver is a vital organ that performs multiple bodily functions, including filtering blood, fighting infections, storing vitamins and minerals, breaking down substances, and producing bile, which is required for digestion. Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. When the liver gets inflamed or damaged, its ability to function is impaired. Hepatitis B is a specific type of liver infection caused by the Hepatitis B virus.¹

This panel consists of the three tests recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for screening for hepatitis B infection. These tests check for the presence of the following antigen and antibodies to help evaluate HBV infection and immune status:

Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is a marker of HBV infection (acute and chronic) and infectiousness
Antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAb) is a marker of past resolved HBV infection or response to vaccination
Total antibody to hepatitis B core antigen (HBcAb) is a marker of current or past infection. If positive, additional testing for HbcAB IgM is performed to determine if the infection is acute or chronic

Positive HBsAg and Positive total HBcAb results likely indicate HBV infection.

Presence of HBcAb IgM indicates an acute infection
Absence of HBcAb IgM indicates a chronic infection

Negative HBsAg and Positive HBsAb results likely indicate immunity.

Presence of total HBcAb indicates immunity from past resolved infection
Absence of total HBcAb indicates immunity from vaccination

Those infected with HBV may have no symptoms (asymptomatic) or experience only mild symptoms.

Signs and symptoms of HBV may include the following:

Fever
Fatigue
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Dark urine
Clay-colored bowel movements
Joint pain
Jaundice (yellow color in the skin or the eyes)

You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase. This test requires specimen collection at a Quest Diagnostics location. Collection not available in AK, AZ, or HI

You do not need to do anything special to prepare for the sample collection. Fasting is not required for this test.

After you provide your specimen, it generally takes a few business days to process and release your test results. However, processing times may vary. Your test results will be available in a clear and easy-to-read report. If your results indicate possible infection, you will receive an alert call from an independent healthcare coordinator. Independent physicians are available to discuss questions or concerns you may have regarding your results.

If your test result is positive, the lab will perform an additional confirmation test on the sample you have already provided at no extra cost to you. This helps to validate the positive result before it is reported, per standard recommended guidelines.

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Access results online as soon as they’re available. You will be emailed when they are ready. Discuss your results with an independent physician at no extra cost. Treatment options may be available.

Hepatitis A, B, and C are 3 viral infections that target one of the body’s most important organs—the liver. Though they share the same destination, they differ in significant ways.

FAQs

Who has an increased risk of contracting HBV and should be tested?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends HBV screening for individuals with an increased risk of infection, including the following¹:

All pregnant people
Infants born to mothers with HBV
People at risk of HBV infection due to sexual exposure
People who currently use or have recently injected drugs
People who live with or have had sexual contact with people with HBV
Healthcare and safety workers who have contact with blood and body fluids
Residents of and travelers to areas where HBV is common
People who live or work in a prison
People who haven't received an HBV vaccine
People undergoing immunosuppressive therapy
People undergoing hemodialysis treatment

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You may be able to use your FSA or HSA funds to purchase lab tests at questhealth.com. Please review your FSA/HSA plan or check with a tax professional to confirm specific requirements for individual eligibility.

Our references

Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. What is Hepatitis B – FAQ. Accessed February 5, 2024

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Hepatitis B Test Panel with Confirmation