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What is the Instant Hepatitis B testing process?
All Better2Know testing is confidential and anonymous. Our Instant Hepatitis B test requires a simple blood sample, generally from a finger prick, which will be collected by an experienced clinician during your appointment. Our Instant Hepatitis B test is available in many clinics across Ireland including Dublin, Galway, Cork and more. The test is suitable just 28 days after potential exposure to the virus and is also available as part of our Instant Four, Instant Six and Instant Eight screens, respectively.
What is Hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver, which is often transferred by infected body fluids, including blood. This highly infectious virus may also be present in saliva, semen, vaginal secretions and breast milk, amongst others. Cases of Hepatitis B are often symptomless in the initial stages. If they are present, symptoms may include tiredness, aches, vomiting, nausea, passing darker urine than normal and/or being jaundiced.
Unprotected sexual intercourse is one of the most common ways of transmitting this disease, though infection can also be passed on through contaminated needles and other blood to blood contact.
Why should I get tested?
In many cases, Hepatitis B causes an acute illness which resolves itself quickly without causing long-term liver damage. However, in some instances the infection can cause a chronic illness, which usually lasts for more than six months. In extreme cases, patients can develop cirrhosis, liver cancer, or liver failure, all of which can prove fatal. Getting tested is the only way to be sure of your Hepatitis B status, with our Instant tests providing fast, accurate results.
When will I receive my results?
Your blood sample which is usually taken from a finger prick, is added to a test cassette to run. You should receive your results within 15 minutes, whilst you wait in the clinic.
What if my test is positive?
If your Instant Hepatitis B test is positive, we will take a further, venous blood sample free of charge. This will be sent to our accredited laboratory for analysis. Furthermore, Better2Know can assist you with arranging doctor consultations in person or over the phone if the second sample is also positive.
Why should I test with Better2Know?
Better2Know is the leading private provider of sexual health testing services in Ireland. All of our testing is anonymous and confidential. We have clinics throughout Ireland where you can get tested. Our comprehensive range of tests and screens includes Instant Testing for eight of the most common STIs. These tests include:
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhoea
- HIV
- Syphilis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Herpes Type 1
- Herpes Type 2
Our CE marked Instant tests and screens use swab and finger prick blood samples to detect any infection. Your results will be available within 30 minutes. When you test with us, you will be supported by Better2Know’s outstanding Medical and Patient Services teams, to bring you total peace of mind.
All of our Instant tests can be tested for individually, or as part of a combination of tests, known as a screen. This popular and efficient service offers you swift and accurate results whilst you wait in the clinic.
How can I make an appointment?
To arrange an appointment for an Instant Hepatitis B test, or any other test or screen, just click Get Started or call our friendly patient services team today on the number above.