Hepatitis B Test

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

+ $6.00 Physician Service Fee

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What

Measure the blood levels of hepatitis B surface antibody to determine HBV immunity due to previous infection or vaccination.

Who

Must be 18+ years of age to purchase.

How

Blood

Where

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Schedule an appointment, then visit a Quest Diagnostics patient service center location.

About the Test

HBV is a viral infection that affects the liver. This test checks for the blood level of hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) to determine if a person has developed immunity against the hepatitis B virus. A positive test result indicates immunity against hepatitis B infection, either from vaccination or previous HBV infection. A negative test result indicates the absence of antibodies to Hepatitis B and no evidence of immunity.

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 means 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

The Hepatitis B Titer Test determines the presence of hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) in the blood, which indicates immunity against HBV due to vaccination or previous infection. The hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) is the antibody produced in response to hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), a protein present on the surface of the hepatitis B virus. This antibody appears after recovery from acute infection and may last for many years or for life after acute infection has been resolved. Anti-HBs can also be produced in response to hepatitis B vaccination.

You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase. Purchases not permitted in: AK, AZ, HI.

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

When your results are ready, we will send them to you in a clear, easy-to-read report. You will have the option to speak with an independent physician to discuss your results. If your results differ from expected ranges, you may receive an alert call to inform you. Your test results will be available to you a few days after we collect your sample.

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Access test results from your phone as soon as they’re available, with the option to discuss your results with an independent physician at no extra cost.

Your results are available on our free, secure patient portal that you can access on your smartphone, tablet, or desktop. You will receive an email notification when your results are ready. You can also share your results with your healthcare provider, family, or friends.

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

Our references

¹Hepatitis B overview. CDC. cdc.gov/hepatitis/hbv/bfaq.htm

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