Mascot Healthcare · Akoka, Lagos
Hepatitis B
Panel Profile
HBsAg · Anti-HBs · Anti-HBc
Active Infection · Immunity After Vaccine · Past Exposure · Carrier Status
A single HBsAg test tells you only part of the story. The complete Hepatitis B panel — HBsAg, Anti-HBs, and Anti-HBc — tells you whether you're currently infected, immune, or previously exposed. The information you need to protect yourself and your family.
3-in-1
Complete
HBV Panel
HBV Panel
Same-day
Results
Available
Available
Counselling
Included
with Results
with Results
HBV Panel Result
Hepatitis B Profile
HBsAg +ve
Anti-HBs —ve · Anti-HBc IgM +ve
Refer to hepatologist · Notify contacts
2 Markers
HBsAg · HBsAb · HBcAb
What We Test
Three Markers. The Complete Picture.
Nigeria has one of the highest hepatitis B infection rates in the world — an estimated 11% of the population are chronic carriers. The complete panel distinguishes between active infection, natural immunity, vaccine-induced immunity, and susceptibility — each requiring a different response.
HBsAg — Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
The primary marker of infection. Positive = currently infected (acute or chronic carrier). Highly contagious. If positive for more than 6 months, confirms chronic HBV — requiring monitoring and possible antiviral therapy.
Anti-HBs — Surface Antibody
Positive = immune. Can result from successful vaccination (>10 mIU/mL protective) or natural recovery from infection. Negative Anti-HBs in a previously vaccinated person may mean the vaccine series needs a booster.
Anti-HBc — Core Antibody (Total / IgM)
Indicates past or current infection. IgM Anti-HBc = acute recent infection. IgG Anti-HBc = past or chronic infection. Presence with negative HBsAg and Anti-HBs suggests "window period" or occult HBV.
When to Test
Five Reasons for the Complete HBV Panel
01
Pre-Marital or Pre-Pregnancy Screening
Hepatitis B can be transmitted sexually and from mother to child at birth. Knowing your status before marriage or pregnancy enables vaccination (if susceptible) and preventive measures for the newborn (HBIG + vaccine within 12 hours of birth).
02
Healthcare Workers
Medical staff are at high occupational risk from needlestick injuries. Pre-employment HBV panel confirms immunity status. Staff with Anti-HBs <10 mIU/mL need revaccination before patient contact.
03
Before Immunosuppressive Therapy
Chemotherapy, biologics, steroids, and rituximab can reactivate latent HBV in carriers — causing fulminant hepatitis. Screening and prophylactic antivirals before treatment are standard of care.
04
Household Contacts of HBV Carriers
HBV spreads within households through shared razors, toothbrushes, and close contact. Anyone living with an HBsAg-positive person should be tested — and vaccinated if susceptible.
05
Checking Immunity After Vaccination
Not everyone develops adequate immunity after the standard 3-dose series. Anti-HBs testing 4–8 weeks after completing vaccination confirms a protective titre — or identifies non-responders who need additional doses.
HBV Panel Interpretation Guide
All negative
→ Vaccinate
Anti-HBs +ve only
→ Immune (vaccine)
HBsAg +ve
→ Active infection
Anti-HBc +ve only
→ Past exposure
⚕️ We provide post-test counselling with every HBV panel result — explaining what each combination means, what action is required, and who to notify.
Preparation
How to Prepare for Your HBV Panel
The Hepatitis B panel is one of the simplest blood tests to prepare for.
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No Fasting Required
You can eat and drink normally before your Hepatitis B panel. Food intake has no effect on HBsAg, Anti-HBs, or Anti-HBc antibody levels. Come at any convenient time during clinic hours.
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Note Recent Vaccination
If you received a Hepatitis B vaccine dose within the past 2–4 weeks, HBsAg may temporarily appear positive (due to vaccine antigen). Inform us of your vaccination date so we can interpret results correctly.
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Bring Previous Results if Available
If you've had prior HBV testing or completed a vaccine series, bring those results. Prior Anti-HBs titres help us determine whether immunity is waning or whether a booster dose is needed.
Why Choose Us
Trusted HBV Testing in Akoka & Beyond
Full 3-Marker Panel — Not Just HBsAg
Many clinics only check HBsAg. Our complete panel — HBsAg, Anti-HBs, and Anti-HBc — gives the full clinical picture needed to make correct decisions about vaccination, treatment, and contact notification.
Same-Day Results Available
Rapid immunoassay technology gives results the same day for urgent situations — before surgery, during pregnancy workup, or pre-employment screening where waiting is not an option.
Post-Test Counselling Included
HBV results require interpretation and action. We explain every result combination clearly — positive, immune, susceptible — and guide you on next steps: vaccination, treatment referral, or contact notification.
Strict Confidentiality
HBV status is deeply personal and legally protected. Results are communicated only to you — never to employers, family members, or other parties without your explicit written consent.
"I was told to get a Hepatitis B panel before my new job. Mascot Healthcare did all three tests — HBsAg, Anti-HBs, Anti-HBc — in one blood draw. I'm immune from childhood vaccination, the result showed that clearly. Certificate ready next day."
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Complete HBV Picture. One Blood Draw.
Book your appointment ahead. Located at 52 Sholanke Street, Off Chemist Junction, Akoka, Lagos.
Monday – Saturday · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Closed Sundays & Public Holidays
No fasting required · Same-day results · Walk-in, no appointment needed