Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Screen LabCorp

This Hepatitis B screen checks for the presence of the Hepatitis B virus, which can cause symptoms like abdominal pain, fatigue, jaundice, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting.

Finding the cause(s) of:

• Abdominal pain: This test helps identify Hepatitis B, a virus that can cause inflammation and pain in the liver, leading to abdominal discomfort.
• Fatigue: Hepatitis B infection can cause significant tiredness and lack of energy, which this test can help detect.
• Jaundice: This test can identify Hepatitis B, a common cause of jaundice, which is the yellowing of the skin and eyes due to liver issues.
• Loss of appetite: Hepatitis B infection can reduce your desire to eat, and this test helps determine if the virus is the cause.
• Nausea: This test helps identify Hepatitis B, a viral infection that can cause feelings of sickness and nausea.
• Vomiting: Detecting Hepatitis B with this test can help explain episodes of vomiting, as the virus affects the liver and digestive system.