Hepatitis B Antibody (HBcAb) Blood Test – current infection
This test checks for the presence of antibodies called IGM in your blood, which indicates whether you are currently infected with hepatitis B. The IGM antibodies are the first antibodies produced after an infection. Hepatitis B can cause serious liver damage, and is transmitted through unprotected sex, sharing needles or from any situation where you come into contact with bodily fluids from an infected person. Mothers can also pass it to their babies. The presence of this antibody does not guarantee immunity from hepatitis B.
£78.50RRP
Why HBcAB?
Common reasons for this blood test are:
- To check whether you are currently infected with hepatitis B
Your blood test
Our phlebotomy-trained professionals will take a blood sample from you. This sample will be analysed in the UK by our authorised partners, TDL. By booking this blood test, you agree for us to share your personal information with TDL in order to process your test. We’ll make sure you consent to this at your appointment too.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, we will send you the results and recommend that you share these with your GP or fertility provider.
It is not unusual for some bleeding to occur under the skin following your blood test and sometimes this can extend a little further around the puncture site. If this causes you concern, check with your practice nurse.
Sometimes we cannot get a blood sample from you. This can be for many reasons, such as not being hydrated enough, feeling cold or having another blood test recently. We will always offer you another appointment so we can try again.
Visit our FAQs page for any further questions you may have.