Diagnosis

Doctors can usually diagnose hepatitis B with blood tests. Screening for hepatitis B may be recommended for individuals who:

• Have come in contact with someone with hepatitis B
• Have traveled to a country where hepatitis B is common
• Have been in jail
• Use IV drugs
• Receive kidney dialysis
• Are pregnant
• Are men who have sex with men
• Have HIV

To screen for hepatitis B, your doctor will perform a series of blood tests.