Screening Process for Hepatitis B & C

Visit Our Screening Centers

People can walk into any of The Health Foundation’s screening centres in Sindh and Punjab for free Hepatitis B & C testing.

Registration

The person’s personal details (name, age, contact) are recorded.

Blood Sample Collection

Two drops of blood are drawn using a sterile lancet (finger prick).

Rapid Screening Test

– The blood sample is placed on a Rapid Test Kit

– Four drops of dilution buffer are added to the blood

– The kit shows results in 5 – 15 minutes

– One line = Negative (no infection)

– Two lines = Positive (infection suspected)

Counselling

The person is informed about his/her result.

If negative, they are advised on how to stay safe and prevent infection.

If positive, they are guided regarding further testing.

Confirmatory PCR Test

For positive cases, a PCR Test is performed to confirm if the infection is active.

Referral for Treatment

Patients diagnosed with Hepatitis B or C are connected to THF partner treatment centers for free treatment.