
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Blood Test
£54 ✓ In Stock
Your sample goes to a UKAS accredited laboratory meeting ISO 15189 standards.
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How it works
Your testing journey
From order to results in four simple steps. Full transparency on where each step happens and what it costs.
Receive your kit by post
Dispatched same working day if ordered before 3pm. Royal Mail Tracked delivery, typically 1–3 working days. 90% of kits arrive within 24 hours.
Collect at home
Everything you need is in the kit. Collect your sample in the privacy of your own home — no appointment needed, no clinic visit.
Included in kit price
Small finger-prick sample
Use the single-use lancet included in your kit to take a few drops of blood from your fingertip — similar to how diabetics check their blood sugar. Takes about 2 minutes.
Return by prepaid envelope
Seal your sample in the biohazard bag provided and drop it in any Royal Mail postbox using the prepaid Tracked 24 envelope. Post Monday–Thursday for best results.
Home Finger-Prick Blood Collection Kit
- 1Blood collection tube
- 2Single-use lancet device
- 3Sterile gauze pad
- 4Adhesive plaster
- 5Cleansing wipe
- 6Biohazard specimen bag
- 7Prepaid return envelope (Royal Mail Tracked 24)
- 8Step-by-step instructions
The hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is a protein on the surface of the hepatitis B virus, present in the blood during a hepatitis B virus infection. Screening for this surface antigen helps monitor acute and chronic HBV infection markers. A positive surface antigen result suggests the virus is present and that the individual may be infectious. HBsAg can be screened in the blood on average around four weeks after exposure to HBV. The hepatitis B virus is a DNA virus that consists of a core particle and a surrounding envelope, with the envelope containing the surface antigen. This test is specifically designed for people who think they may have an active current infection of hepatitis B, though it does not screen for antibodies and will not indicate whether you have immunity to hepatitis B. Levels outside the reference range may require further clinical investigation with your GP.
This test is for screening and information only — it is not a medical diagnosis or professional advice. Please have your results reviewed by a qualified doctor or healthcare provider who can explain what they mean for your personal health situation. If your results show anything outside the normal range, or if you're worried about your health, see your doctor as soon as you can. Don't change any medications or treatments based on these results alone — always talk to your healthcare provider first.
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Four steps to clarity
01
Pick your panel
Browse over 200 clinically designed test kits and choose the one that fits your goals.
02
Kit to your door
Everything you need arrives in discreet packaging with step-by-step instructions inside.
03
Collect your sample
Follow the simple instructions in your kit — whether it's a finger-prick at home or a venous draw at a partner clinic.
04
Insights delivered
Clear, easy-to-understand results sent to you online with actionable health guidance.
Frequently asked questions
This profile tests for all three main hepatitis viruses: hepatitis A (immunity status), hepatitis B (surface antigen, surface antibody, core antibody), and hepatitis C (antibody screening). It gives a comprehensive picture in a single blood test.
Travellers, healthcare workers, people with multiple sexual partners, anyone who has had tattoos or piercings, people who may have been exposed to contaminated blood, and anyone unsure of their vaccination status.
No. This test is not affected by food or drink.
