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Hepatitis B Core Antibody (Anti-hbc), Total

Parameters1 tested
SampleBlood
FastingNot required
Report inSame day

How to prepare

No fasting needed

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Good to know

No special preparation needed.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn same day

About this test

Anti-HBc total detects both IgM and IgG antibodies to the hepatitis B core. It shows whether you have ever been infected with hepatitis B. The vaccine does not cause it.

Why is this test done?

  • Find past or current hepatitis B infection
  • Screen before chemotherapy or immune-lowering medicines
  • Screen blood donors

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Raised liver enzymes
  • Planned chemotherapy or biologics
  • Exposure risk

Normal range

Anti-HBc total Non-reactive

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

A reactive result means past or current hepatitis B infection; HBsAg and anti-HBs show which.

Common reasons
  • Past cleared hepatitis B
  • Current hepatitis B

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Blood sample taken

    A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

Frequently asked questions

No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.

Your report is usually ready in same day after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a blood sample. No special preparation needed.

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