Hepatitis B Virus
Also known as: HBV
Related tests: Hepatitis A; hepatitis C
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To diagnose and follow the course of an infection with hepatitis B or to determine if the vaccine against hepatitis B has produced the desired level of immunity
When to Get Tested?
If you have symptoms of a hepatitis B infection or are likely to have been exposed to the virus
Sample Required?
A blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
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