{"product_id":"hbsag","title":"HBsAg","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"test-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"test-lead\"\u003eThe HBsAg (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen) test is the primary screening test for hepatitis B infection — detecting the viral protein present in the blood of infected individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat does this test check?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDetects hepatitis B surface antigen, which appears in the blood 1–10 weeks after HBV exposure and remains present during active infection. A positive result indicates current hepatitis B infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy get tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eHepatitis B infects approximately 1 in 10 Filipinos, with most unaware of their status. Chronic HBV infection leads to liver cirrhosis and liver cancer — both largely preventable with early detection and treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho should get this test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAll adults as part of routine health screening. Essential for pregnant women (to prevent mother-to-child transmission), healthcare workers, sexual partners of HBsAg-positive individuals, and those from endemic areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NowExpress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55596736643240,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nowexpress.ph\/products\/hbsag","provider":"NowExpress","version":"1.0","type":"link"}