Private Hepatitis B Testing in London

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver and can lead to serious complications like liver scarring, liver failure, and cancer. It can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. Testing for Hepatitis B helps detect active infection, immunity status, and past exposure. Our STI Clinic in London offers confidential Hepatitis B testing and treatment at an affordable cost. We also provide Hepatitis C testing, utilizing accurate methods. You can book an appointment for Hepatitis B testing at your convenience.

Causes

The Hepatitis B virus can spread from an infected person through blood and bodily fluids such as semen, saliva, and vaginal secretions. You may contract the hepatitis B virus during unprotected anal, vaginal, or oral sex, or by sharing needles to inject drugs.

You may contract it from:

• Anal, oral, or vaginal sex
• Getting stuck with a hepatitis-B-infected needle
• Sharing needles used for piercings, tattoos, shooting drugs, etc.
• Sharing personal belongings such as toothbrushes and razors
• Childbirth from an infected mother.

When should I get tested?

You should get tested for Hepatitis B if you have had unsafe sex or think you have been exposed to the virus in another way, such as sharing needles. A test is advised if there are any symptoms of Hepatitis B, which include vomiting, joint pain, nausea, low-grade fever, or liver symptoms such as itchy skin, jaundice, abdominal pain, pale stools, or rashes. 

Symptoms:

• Flu-like symptoms
• Joint pain
• Itchy skin
• Low-grade fever
• Vomiting
• Lack of appetite
• Grey-colored or pale feces
• Jaundice or yellowing of the skin and eyes
• Nausea

What does the test include?

Hepatitis testing is a blood test, and you can expect your blood sample to be taken by a doctor or nurse. This will be sent to the laboratory for test results. There is a vaccine available for Hepatitis B, which prevents you from getting infected with this virus. The vaccine can be administered in three shots.

What to Expect

Price

	Price	Turnaround
Hepatitis B Antibody Blood Test	£75	Results in 4 - 12 hours
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Blood Test	£75	Results in 4 - 12 hours

FAQS

How long will Hepatitis B survive outside your body?

The Hepatitis B virus is particularly resilient and can survive outside the body for nearly one week.

Who is at greater risk of contracting Hepatitis B infection?

Individuals at higher risk of HBV infection include babies born to infected mothers, men who have sex with men, sexual partners of infected individuals, people who are sexually active with multiple partners, those living with infected persons, intravenous drug users, health care workers, and travelers to countries with a high incidence of HBV infection. All these groups may be exposed to blood or blood-contaminated body fluids.