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Shalom Medical Laboratory

Hepatitis B test

HBsAg

Shows whether you have hepatitis B, an infection of the liver.

Sample
A little blood
Before you come
You can eat before this test
Result
Same day

What happens at the visit

Here it is, step by step.

  1. The doctor asks for the test

    This happens in your room, while the doctor is with you.

  2. You give the sample

    We take a little blood from a vein in your arm.

  3. Our lab does the test

    It is done here, in the same building.

  4. You get the result the same day

    The doctor goes through it with you and explains what it means. If you need medicines, you get them from our dispensary before you leave. You go home with a printed note of your visit.

Before you come

You can eat before this test. Eat and drink as normal.

As part of your pregnancy checks. When someone in your home has hepatitis B. When you feel tired, your eyes look yellow, your urine is dark, or you have pain over the liver.

If you have a question about a result after you get home, send us a message.

Have a question about a test? Call us or send a WhatsApp message.

We answer every day from 08:00 to 21:00. You can also just come in.