I’ve had a blood test, have I been tested for hepatitis B?

Testing for hepatitis B is not a part of normal blood test. Most of the time you'll have to ask your doctor.

There are two exceptions to this:

• Most pregnant women get tested for hepatitis B as part of normal pregnancy checks
• If you give blood to the blood bank, they will test it for hepatitis B. They'll tell you if you have come into contact with the virus.

 

Read our article No, you’re not being tested for hepatitis as part of a routine blood test

Read our article No, you’re not being tested for hepatitis as part of a routine blood test

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References

Blood tests during pregnancy, Pregnancy, birth & baby.

Blood testing and safety. Australian Red Cross.

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Updated 6 March 2023