Understanding Your Hepatitis B Status
Hepatitis B can be confusing to think about because a single positive result doesn’t tell the whole story — the specific combination of results matters. That’s why this is offered as a panel rather than a single test.
The Hepatitis B Panel runs three tests from one blood draw: the surface antigen (is the virus active in your body right now), the surface antibody (are you protected, from a vaccine or a past infection that resolved), and the core antibody (have you ever been infected). Together, they tell apart three very different situations that a single test alone could not.
Why people order this panel
- Confirming a childhood vaccine actually took effect
- A job or school requirement for proof of immunity
- After a possible exposure
- General screening, since hepatitis B is quietly common and often has no symptoms
What to expect
No fasting needed. One blood draw, reviewed by a physician before you see the results.
Ready to order? The Hepatitis B Panel is $74 at SelectATest, with results in your own secure online portal.
This post is for general information and does not replace advice from your own doctor. Tests are ordered by an independent licensed physician, and results are not a diagnosis. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911.