Nigeria has one of the world's highest hepatitis B burden — 12–15% of Nigerians carry HBV. A simple blood test identifies infection, immunity, or the need for vaccination. Same-day results available across Lagos from our Akoka laboratory.
HBV serology is not a single test — it is a panel. The combination of HBsAg, Anti-HBs, and Anti-HCV tells you whether you are infected, immune, or need vaccination.
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) is the primary screening marker. A reactive result indicates active HBV infection — acute or chronic. Nigeria's 12–15% HBsAg prevalence rate is among the highest in the world. All adults in Lagos should know their HBsAg status.
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (Anti-HBs) indicates immunity to HBV — from either natural infection (cleared) or successful vaccination. Anti-HBs >10 mIU/mL is the accepted immunity threshold. Lagos healthcare workers should confirm their Anti-HBs titre is adequate.
Hepatitis C antibody screening detects past exposure to HCV. Unlike HBV, there is no HCV vaccine — but modern direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) cure 95%+ of cases. Reactive Anti-HCV requires confirmatory HCV RNA PCR testing, which we refer for.
Hepatitis serology (HBsAg, Anti-HBs, Anti-HCV) does not require fasting. Come in at any time during our Lagos laboratory operating hours — Monday to Saturday, 9 AM – 5 PM. Walk-ins are accepted without a prior appointment.
Tell us whether you have received the HBV vaccine and, if so, how many doses. This context helps interpret Anti-HBs results — a low Anti-HBs in someone who completed 3 vaccine doses may indicate a need for a booster rather than primary vaccination.
Hepatitis results are handled with the same discretion as HIV results. They are shared only with you or your designated clinician. For Lagos pre-employment purposes, results are printed on official laboratory paper; you control who receives copies.
We offer rapid HBsAg testing (same-day) for urgent results, and ELISA-based confirmatory testing where required. Both B and C screening are performed simultaneously from a single blood draw.
Your result includes the full HBsAg/Anti-HBs/Anti-HCV panel with a plain-English interpretation — what it means and what you should do next. Not just reactive / non-reactive.
Results are never disclosed at reception desks or to third parties without your explicit written consent. Lagos patients trust us with results they would share with no one else.
52 Sholanke Street, Akoka — accessible from Lagos Island, Lekki, Yaba, Shomolu, and Ikeja. Open Mon – Sat 9 AM – 5 PM. Walk-ins and booked appointments both welcome.
"Found out I was HBsAg positive at Mascot. They explained everything calmly — what the markers meant, what follow-up I needed. Left Lagos understanding my condition for the first time."
Walk in or book ahead. Located at 52 Sholanke Street, Off Chemist Junction, Akoka, Lagos.
Monday – Saturday · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Closed Sundays & Public Holidays