About Our Hepatitis B
Overview
Hepatitis B, or HBV, is a global health issue. A liver disease, it is considered at this stage to be more infectious than HIV/AIDS. The virus also often leads to serious complications, and 1 in 5 people develop chronic issues. In the United States, it’s estimated that 850,000 to 2.5 million in the USA are infected with Hepatitis B - most of them however, are not aware of their infection. Millennials make up 36% of all recent Hepatitis B cases. Often, this STD clears on its own. However, when it develops untreated, it can lead to permanent liver damage, cancer, and death.
Test Contents
HBV Total, HBV Antibody, The test is completed using the Immunoassay (IA) methods.
Symptoms
Hepatitis B signs and symptoms may include: Abdominal pain Dark urine Fever Joint pain Loss of appetite Nausea and vomiting Weakness and fatigue Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice)
Abdominal pain
Dark urine
Fever
Joint pain
Loss of appetite
Nausea and vomiting
Weakness and fatigue
Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice)
When To Check
Those who are pregnant, traveling, or engaged in high risk sexual lifestyles and occupations should get tested for HBV on a regular basis.
How to test
Order Your Test
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Get Your Result
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