Hepatitis B & C Test
Our hepatitis B and C test, with online results in ~2 to 5 days.
We test for:
Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and
Hepatitis C Antibody (HCV)
Collection method
Collection Methods
Finger prick
FSA & HSA cards accepted.
Hepatitis B and C are viral infections that can lead to long-term issues with the liver, if left untreated. They are most often transmitted through the sharing of needles, the receiving of infected blood products or unprotected sex.
Symptoms
Hepatitis B & C can cause serious liver disease and affect millions of people worldwide. Many people with hepatitis B and C have no symptoms until the later stages.
Acute Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
Infection can be described as acute (first 6 months after exposure) or chronic. Many people with acute hepatitis B and C have no symptoms but if they do they can include:
Fever
Fatigue
Loss of appetite
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Dark urine
Clay-colored bowel movements
Joint pain
Jaundice (yellow color in the skin or the eyes)
Chronic Hepatitis B and Chronic Hepatitis C
Most people with chronic hepatitis B and C do not have any symptoms. If left untreated many people eventually develop chronic liver disease, which can range from mild to severe and include cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) and liver cancer.
If you have symptoms that you think could be related to hepatitis B or hepatitis C you should follow up with your healthcare provider.
When to test
It can take a period of time after exposure for hepatitis B and C to become detectable in a test. You should wait at least 12 weeks from the time of potential exposure before taking this test. In some rare cases, it may take 6 months for an infection to be detected. Talk to your healthcare provider about the most suitable testing options for you.
Reasons for testing for hepatitis B and C include but are not limited to:
Routine screening for anyone aged 18 years or older
Currently or have ever injected drugs
Have been exposed to blood from a person who has hepatitis B or hepatitis C
Have HIV
Are on hemodialysis
Please visit the CDC website for a comprehensive list on screening recommendations for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.
This is a screening test. If you receive a reactive test result, further testing will be required to obtain a diagnosis.
No screening test is 100% accurate, and false positives and negatives are possible. If you are experiencing any symptoms or if you are concerned about possible exposure to hepatitis you should consult with a healthcare provider.
The sample must be collected in the morning on a Monday - Friday and returned on the same day.
Infections
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. The testing offered by LetsGetChecked looks for the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). This can be found in high levels during acute or chronic hepatitis B infection. HBsAg usually means that the person is infectious. In some cases it can also be found within 30 days after hepatitis B vaccination. This test cannot provide a diagnosis and further testing will be required if you receive a reactive test result.
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus caused by the hepatitis C virus. The test offered by LetsGetChecked looks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus. Antibodies to hepatitis C are a sign that someone has been infected with the hepatitis C virus at some point. Once people have been infected with hepatitis C, they will always have antibodies in their blood. This is true if they have cleared the virus, have been cured, or still have the virus in their blood. This test cannot provide a diagnosis and further testing will be required if you receive a reactive test result.
With over 10 million tests taken, the reviews are in
If you have anxiety about going to the doctor and requesting a STD screening, this is a really good alternative... Also, I was able to use my HSA to pay! Overall great experience!
Very efficient. Would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for reassurance.
The service this company provides, in my opinion, is better than some doctors I have been to. No exaggeration.
Easy to use, and quick to ring me with results and a chat about my concerns. Would recommend to anyone!
There were no special clinics near me that dealt in checking for STDs/HIV. Without this accessible and affordable method, it would have been a lot harder for me to get checked.
So so easy! Wish I'd done it sooner just for peace of mind! Was cheaper than going to the doctor for a test and better still you don't have to have a conversation about your sex life!
I felt pretty selfish for having never been tested solely because I was scared. The speedy delivery + return + processing didn't keep me on the edge of my seat for longer than a week.
I'm STD-free, and it’s the best feeling to be able to know that.
Discreet, simple, and saves so much time and trouble. Not to mention no moderately embarrassing conversations with your doc, if you're someone who is as shy as I am about sexual history conversations!
Everything was good and a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Thank you, LetsGetChecked, for this wonderful service. My anxiety about getting tested and the “what if” fear that I had is gone.
This was a very discreet and straight forward way to get a test done and to get quick, professional results. They couldn't have been more helpful.
Discreet packaging for tests that could be embarrassing. Once my results were back I got an email and text 10/10 would take another test.
How it works
Collect your sample
Activate your test and collect your sample in the morning. Return your sample on the same day, using the prepaid shipping label provided.
Review accurate results
Once your sample arrives in the laboratory, confidential results will be available from your secure online account within 2 to 5 days.
Get medical support
Our dedicated clinical team are here to support you and may call you to explain your results and provide guidance on your next steps.
A team you can trust
Meet your dedicated, at-home clinical team. Our team of 30+ experts is here to help guide you on your health journey.
Dr. Robert Mordkin
Chief Medical Officer
Kristin O'Connor
Nurse Manager
Jennifer Reichert
Clinical Pharmacist
Rick Aguayo
Nurse Practitioner
Tiffany Liles
Nurse Practitioner
Still have questions?
Here are some questions we usually get about LetsGetChecked. If you would like yours answered, please contact us ›
Activating the test connects you to the unique alphanumeric barcode within your LetsGetChecked sample collection kit. The laboratory cannot process your sample if the test is not activated and linked to you.
Yes. LetsGetChecked has a team of board-certified physicians who will review your order and results and have created detailed result breakdowns for your testing journey.
Our clinical team is on standby throughout the testing process and, if your test results are abnormal, you may receive a call to discuss your results and next steps.
Please ensure that the sample is collected in the morning, on a Monday-Friday, and returned immediately using the carrier method provided within the sample collection kit. Each of our health tests includes a prepaid shipping envelope to return your samples to the laboratory.
Please do not collect or return samples on a Saturday or Sunday.
Keeping your personal data secure is important to us. We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure security and confidentiality of your information, and only share your information where required to deliver our products and services or where we have a legal basis to do so. All samples are disposed of following analysis.
Your samples are processed in the same labs used by primary care providers, hospitals and government schemes.
LetsGetChecked laboratories are CLIA approved and CAP-accredited, which are the highest levels of accreditation.
Sample collection kits are manufactured within our ISO 13485 certified facility, the highest level of accreditation for medical devices.
We don’t accept insurance at this time. We work to keep our tests as affordable as possible and our test costs are generally lower than the costs incurred from a trip to a healthcare provider. We accept many Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) cards. They can be used in the same way that a debit or credit card would be used at checkout.