1573. Package # 131 (Primary screening for hepatitis B)
Turnaround time (days): 1
890 ₴
Description
Package No. 131 includes tests intended for the primary screening of hepatitis B. It includes tests for HBsAg (Australian antigen) and total antibodies to HBcorAg.
Hepatitis B is an inflammatory liver disease of viral origin. It is characterized by the following symptoms: malaise, nausea, vomiting, weakness, yellowing of the skin and sclera, itching of the skin, darkening of urine. In some cases, the process is chronized, and in 20% cirrhosis develops. The presence of the Australian antigen in the blood indicates infection and the course of hepatitis B or chronic carriage of the virus.
The detection of total antibodies to HBcorAg indicates that hepatitis B was transferred in the past, but it may also indicate an active process.
This package of studies is prescribed for suspected hepatitis B, pregnancy; recommended in combination with tests for antibodies to HBsAg and HBcor Ag and liver enzyme tests.
When and who needs the test?
- it is recommended to take this package if you suspect hepatitis B infection;
- when pregnancy occurs;
- medical personnel – in case of unprotected contact with blood, when working with piercing / cutting objects in a hospital;
- people who have tattoos, piercings;
- people who inject drugs;
- after vaccination against hepatitis B/
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...