Bloodborne Pathogens LIS Code: BLOODBORNE
Comprehensive STI blood test screening for HIV, Hepatitis A, B, C, and Syphilis. Detect infections early and protect your health with reliable sexual health testing.
What's included in this profile
- A combined test detecting both HIV antibodies and the p24 viral protein
- Allows for earlier detection than antibody testing alone
- The standard modern HIV screening test
- Indicates past infection or vaccination against Hepatitis A
- Used to check immunity status
- A positive result generally reflects protection
- Indicates past or current exposure to Hepatitis B
- Helps distinguish natural infection from vaccination
- Interpreted alongside other Hepatitis B markers
- Indicates current, active Hepatitis B infection
- The main screening test for Hepatitis B
- A positive result requires further specialist followup
- Indicates past or current exposure to Hepatitis C
- The main screening test for Hepatitis C
- A positive result is followed up with PCR testing
- A screening test for syphilis infection
- A standard part of sexual health screening panels
- A positive result is followed up with confirmatory testing
About this profile
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Profile
This STI Profile screens for the most common sexually transmitted infections to support early diagnosis and timely treatment. It helps identify both current and past infections caused by viral and bacterial pathogens, protecting long-term health and preventing transmission.
Anti-HCV (Hepatitis C Virus) Antibody Test: Detects antibodies to the Hepatitis C virus, confirming exposure or infection either currently or in the past. Chronic infection can lead to serious liver disease if untreated.
Anti-HIV + p24 Antigen Test: A combined test that identifies infection from the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), responsible for AIDS. The inclusion of the p24 antigen allows for earlier detection of recent infections before antibodies appear.
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Test: Screens for the presence of the Hepatitis B virus, indicating an active infection. The result helps determine whether the infection is acute or chronic.
Hepatitis B Core Antibody (HBcAb Total) Test: Detects both IgM and IgG antibodies to the Hepatitis B core antigen. A positive result may indicate a recent or past infection.
Syphilis Antibody (Total) Test: Identifies antibodies against Treponema pallidum, the bacterium that causes syphilis. This test remains positive until the infection is effectively treated.
Hepatitis A Antibody (HAV Ab) Test: Detects antibodies produced in response to the Hepatitis A virus, confirming a current or previous infection.
