How can I catch hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is a virus that can be spread by exposure to infected saliva, blood, semen, or vaginal fluids. You should consider a regular Hepatitis B Immunity test if your work involves needles or close contact with bodily fluids or blood from other people, such as laboratory technicians, sex workers, food service workers or medical professionals. Hepatitis B immunity tests are also important for anyone who has had a recent hepatitis B booster injection or course of hepatitis B vaccinations. This test will confirm that your vaccinations have been successful in giving you the required levels of immunity against Hepatitis B.

How do I know if I have hepatitis B?

Some of the common symptoms of hepatitis B infection can include:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Extreme fatigue
  • Joint pain
  • Itching all over the body
  • Yellow colouring of the eyes and skin

How can hepatitis B be tested?

Our hepatitis B immunity test should be taken at least 4 weeks after receiving a course of injections or a booster, it does not test for a current hepatitis B infection. (Please order our Hepatitis b Antigen test if you are concerned about a current infection).  We will take a blood sample from you to detect your level of hepatitis B immunity. Your sample will be sent to our accredited laboratory for analysis, and you should receive your test results within two working days.

How will I receive my test results?

You will be provided with confidential login information, which will give you access to your secure patient area on the Better2Know website. You can access your results at any time by logging into your secure patient area. When all your results are ready, a member of our Patient Services team will contact you.

Book your hepatitis B immunity test now

Do you need to know if you are immune to Hepatitis B? If you do, you can call our friendly Patient Services team now using the number above to book your Hepatitis B immunity test. Our Patient Services team are happy to answer any questions you may have and will organise your booking for you.