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Hepatitis B test (HBsAg) — book at home

Also known as HBsAg, hep B screening. Booked in the app, collected at your home, explained by a doctor.

Esta información es solo orientativa de carácter general y no constituye un consejo médico. Consulta siempre a un profesional sanitario cualificado para cualquier asunto médico personal. En caso de emergencia, llama al número de emergencias de tu zona.

What it is

Screens for hepatitis B surface antigen — the marker of current infection.

Why doctors order it

Hepatitis B is often silent until liver damage is advanced. Screening finds it early, when monitoring and treatment work best.

Sample & preparation

Sample
Blood (venous draw)
Preparation
No special preparation.
Turnaround
Same day to 24 hours

How home collection works

  1. Book in the app

    Choose the test and a time that suits you — the price is shown before you pay.

  2. Sample collected at home

    A trained phlebotomist comes to you with sealed, single-use kits.

  3. Results, explained

    Results land in the app and a doctor walks you through what they mean.

Frequently asked questions

What sample does the Hepatitis B test (HBsAg) need?
Blood (venous draw). A trained phlebotomist collects it at your home with sealed, single-use kits.
Do I need to prepare for the Hepatitis B test (HBsAg)?
No special preparation.
How long do Hepatitis B test (HBsAg) results take?
Same day to 24 hours. Results arrive in the iHealix app, and a doctor can explain what they mean in an online consultation.

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