Quick answer
The HBsAg Test (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen) – Rapid costs ₹350 at Live Line Health Care. A rapid screening test for hepatitis B virus infection. No fasting is needed. Reports are ready the same day. Book online at 45 centres or with home sample collection.
Also known as: Hepatitis B Test, HBsAg Rapid, Australia Antigen, HBV Test
What is the HBsAg Test?
The HBsAg (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen) rapid test screens for infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). HBsAg is a protein on the surface of the virus that appears in the blood when a person is infected.
Hepatitis B spreads through blood, unprotected sex and from mother to baby, and can silently damage the liver for years. Screening is routinely recommended before surgery, during pregnancy, before blood donation and for pre-employment checks.
What it measures: The presence of hepatitis B surface antigen in the blood.
Parameters included (1)
- Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Why is this test done?
- Pre-surgery, pre-employment and pre-marital screening
- Pregnancy screening to protect the baby
- Evaluating abnormal liver function tests or jaundice
- Screening health workers and family members of infected people
When should you get tested?
- Often no symptoms in early or chronic infection
- Jaundice, dark urine or pale stools
- Fatigue, loss of appetite or nausea
- Pain in the upper right abdomen
How to prepare for the HBsAg Test
- 1No fasting is required.
HBsAg Test normal range
| Parameter | Typical reference range |
|---|---|
| Expected result | Non-reactive (negative) |
Ranges are typical adult values and vary between labs, age and sex. Always use the range printed on your report and discuss results with your doctor.
Understanding your results
- A reactive (positive) rapid result must be confirmed with further tests and reviewed by a doctor.
- Hepatitis B can be prevented with a safe and effective vaccine.
Health packages that include this test
The HBsAg Test is included in these full body checkups:
Book the HBsAg Test in your city
Same price at all 45 centres. Choose your city for local centres and timings.
Andhra Pradesh
- HBsAg in Amalapuram
- HBsAg in Anakapalle
- HBsAg in Bhimavaram
- HBsAg in Chittoor
- HBsAg in Eluru
- HBsAg in Kadapa
- HBsAg in Kakinada
- HBsAg in Kurnool
- HBsAg in Nandyal
- HBsAg in Narasaraopet
- HBsAg in Narsipatnam
- HBsAg in Nellore
- HBsAg in Ongole
- HBsAg in Parvathipuram
- HBsAg in Rajahmundry
- HBsAg in Srikakulam
- HBsAg in Tirupati
- HBsAg in Tuni
- HBsAg in Visakhapatnam
- HBsAg in Vizianagaram
Telangana
- HBsAg in Bhadrachalam
- HBsAg in Godavarikhani
- HBsAg in Hyderabad
- HBsAg in Jagtial
- HBsAg in Jangaon
- HBsAg in Kamareddy
- HBsAg in Karimnagar
- HBsAg in Khammam
- HBsAg in Kothagudem
- HBsAg in Mahabubabad
- HBsAg in Mahabubnagar
- HBsAg in Mancherial
- HBsAg in Manuguru
- HBsAg in Medak
- HBsAg in Nagarkurnool
- HBsAg in Nalgonda
- HBsAg in Nirmal
- HBsAg in Nizamabad
- HBsAg in Wanaparthy
- HBsAg in Warangal
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HBsAg Test – FAQs
What is the price of the HBsAg Test?
The HBsAg Test (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen) – Rapid costs ₹350 at Live Line Health Care, at all 45 centres and for home sample collection.
What does HBsAg positive mean?
A reactive HBsAg result suggests hepatitis B infection. It must be confirmed with additional tests and evaluated by a doctor.
Is fasting needed for the HBsAg test?
No fasting is needed.
Are hepatitis B results confidential?
Yes. All infection screening results are kept strictly confidential.
Where can I get the HBsAg Test done?
At any of our 45 Live Line Health Care centres in 40 cities across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Warangal, Kakinada and Nellore — or book home sample collection.
Medical disclaimer: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a qualified doctor to interpret your results and before starting or changing any treatment.