Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver. Several different hepatitis B tests exist, and they answer different questions — one test shows whether a surface antigen is present, another shows whether antibodies are present, and a PCR test shows whether viral DNA is present and how much of it there is. This guide compares those tests separately, laboratory by laboratory, so that a price for one test type is never mistaken for a price for another.
All prices below are the listed prices as of November 2026, shown in Pakistani rupees (PKR). Prices may vary by branch or city, so confirm the final price with the laboratory before you book. Where a laboratory has no entry for a test type on its list page, that laboratory is not included in that table, and the gap is stated below the table.
Important note on Chughtai Lab prices: Chughtai figures in this guide are the laboratory’s official rates, spot-checked on chughtailab.com/tests. Where the official rate differs from the figure on this site’s Chughtai list page, the official rate is used and the list figure is shown in brackets. For hepatitis B, that applies to HBsAg (official Rs 2,150; list Rs 1,900), HBsAg quantitative (official Rs 5,150; list Rs 4,500), Anti-HBs (official Rs 2,650; list Rs 2,300), HBeAg (official Rs 3,600; list Rs 3,100), Anti-HBe (official Rs 4,200; list Rs 3,600) and HBV viral load (official Rs 14,000; list Rs 11,000). Chughtai’s Hepatitis B Profile is Rs 17,400, which matches its list figure. No separate official Chughtai HBV PCR qualitative entry was found, so Chughtai is not included in the qualitative PCR table below.
Important note on Dow Lab (DUHS) prices: Dow’s hepatitis B figures in this guide use the verified DUHS official values established for the Dow post where that verification exists: Hepatitis B Profile Rs 6,800 (list Rs 5,750), Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Rs 1,250 (list Rs 1,150) and Hepatitis B Viral Load Rs 9,000 (list Rs 8,210). This site’s Dow list page still shows the older list values for those rows, so the official values are used here and the difference is flagged in this note. For any Dow hepatitis B row not covered by that verification — including HBsAg, HBeAg, Anti-HBe and HBV PCR qualitative — the list value is used and is shown without an official-rate mark.
Note on Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH): No price is given for Aga Khan in this guide. Its hepatitis B prices are shown as “Price not publicly listed — confirm with the hospital” rather than using any figure from this site’s Aga Khan list page. Contact the hospital directly for its current rate.
HBsAg — Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (Screening)
HBsAg is the surface antigen of the hepatitis B virus. In plain words, a screening HBsAg test looks for a marker that shows a current hepatitis B infection marker is present. It is the usual first screening test for hepatitis B, and it is kept separate from the quantitative HBsAg test below.
| Laboratory | Test as listed | Price (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Chughtai Lab | HBsAg | 2,150* |
| Islamabad Diagnostic Centre (IDC) | HBsAg | 1,150 |
| Dow Lab (DUHS) | HBSAG | 1,060 |
| Ibn-E-Sina Clinical Laboratory | HBsAg | 600 |
| Alnoor Diagnostic Centre | HBsAg | 800 |
| Khan Lab | HBsAg | 400 |
* Chughtai official rate; this site’s Chughtai list page shows Rs 1,900.
Not in this table: Dr Essa Laboratory has no HBsAg entry on its list page, and Aga Khan is shown as price not publicly listed. Separately named variants on the lists are not merged into this table: IDC also lists “HBs Ag (Elisa)” at Rs 1,900 and “Hep Bs Ag (Elisa)” at Rs 2,150; Dow also lists a donor variant at Rs 580 and an ICT variant at Rs 400; Ibn-E-Sina also lists “HBsAg ELISA” at Rs 1,500; Alnoor also lists “HBsAg (ELISA)” at Rs 1,900; and Khan also lists “HBs Ag (Elisa)” at Rs 1,500.
HBsAg Quantitative
A quantitative HBsAg test measures the amount of surface antigen, rather than simply screening for its presence. It is a different test from the screening HBsAg test above and is priced separately.
| Laboratory | Test as listed | Price (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Chughtai Lab | HBsAg Quantitative | 5,150* |
| Alnoor Diagnostic Centre | HBsAg Quantitative | 3,000 |
* Chughtai official rate; this site’s Chughtai list page shows Rs 4,500. Not in this table: IDC, Dow, Dr Essa, Ibn-E-Sina and Khan have no separate HBsAg quantitative entry on their list pages, and Aga Khan is shown as price not publicly listed.
Anti-HBs / Hepatitis B Surface Antibody
Anti-HBs is the antibody against the hepatitis B surface antigen. In plain words, it shows immunity — in general terms, immunity that can come from vaccination or from a past infection. It is a different test from HBsAg: HBsAg shows a current infection marker, while Anti-HBs shows an immune response. The two are never merged in this guide.
| Laboratory | Test as listed | Price (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Chughtai Lab | Anti-HBs | 2,650* |
| Islamabad Diagnostic Centre (IDC) | Anti-HBs (AUSAB) | 2,700 |
| Dow Lab (DUHS) | Hepatitis B Surface Antibody | 1,250† |
| Ibn-E-Sina Clinical Laboratory | Anti-HBs ELISA | 1,800 |
| Alnoor Diagnostic Centre | Anti-HBs | 2,300 |
| Khan Lab | Anti-HBs | 2,000 |
* Chughtai official rate; this site’s Chughtai list page shows Rs 2,300. † Dow DUHS official value; this site’s Dow list page shows Rs 1,150. Not in this table: Dr Essa Laboratory has no Anti-HBs entry on its list page, and Aga Khan is shown as price not publicly listed. Khan also lists “Hbs Ab” at Rs 1,500 as a separately named variant, not merged here.
HBeAg — Hepatitis B e Antigen
HBeAg is another hepatitis B marker, separate from HBsAg and from Anti-HBs. It is listed and priced separately below.
| Laboratory | Test as listed | Price (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Chughtai Lab | HBeAg | 3,600* |
| Islamabad Diagnostic Centre (IDC) | Hep Be Antigen | 3,200 |
| Dow Lab (DUHS) | Hepatitis Be Antigen | 1,650 |
| Ibn-E-Sina Clinical Laboratory | HBeAg ELISA | 1,800 |
| Alnoor Diagnostic Centre | HBeAg | 3,100 |
| Khan Lab | HBE Antigen | 1,500 |
* Chughtai official rate; this site’s Chughtai list page shows Rs 3,100. Dow HBeAg is a list value, not covered by the DUHS verification noted above. Not in this table: Dr Essa Laboratory has no HBeAg entry on its list page, and Aga Khan is shown as price not publicly listed.
Anti-HBe — Hepatitis B e Antibody
Anti-HBe is the antibody against the e antigen. It is a different test from HBeAg itself, and the two are kept in separate tables.
| Laboratory | Test as listed | Price (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Chughtai Lab | Anti-HBe | 4,200* |
| Islamabad Diagnostic Centre (IDC) | Anti-HBe | 3,200 |
| Dow Lab (DUHS) | Hepatitis Be Antibody | 1,650 |
| Ibn-E-Sina Clinical Laboratory | Anti-HBe ELISA | 1,800 |
| Alnoor Diagnostic Centre | Anti-HBe | 3,600 |
| Khan Lab | Anti-HBe | 2,000 |
* Chughtai official rate; this site’s Chughtai list page shows Rs 3,600. Dow Anti-HBe is a list value, not covered by the DUHS verification noted above. Not in this table: Dr Essa Laboratory has no Anti-HBe entry on its list page, and Aga Khan is shown as price not publicly listed.
HBV DNA by PCR — Qualitative
A qualitative HBV DNA PCR test looks for the hepatitis B virus’s genetic material (DNA) in the blood and gives a detected / not detected type of answer. It is kept separate from the quantitative viral load test below, which measures how much virus is present.
| Laboratory | Test as listed | Price (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Essa Laboratory | HBV Qual PCR | 5,870 |
| Islamabad Diagnostic Centre (IDC) | HBV DNA PCR Qual | 10,500 |
| Dow Lab (DUHS) | HBV DNA Detection by PCR Qual | 5,750 |
| Ibn-E-Sina Clinical Laboratory | HBV PCR Qual | 4,500 |
| Alnoor Diagnostic Centre | HBV PCR Qual | 7,000 |
| Khan Lab | HBV PCR Qual | 4,500 |
Dow HBV PCR qualitative is a list value, not covered by the DUHS verification noted above. Not in this table: Chughtai Lab, because no separate official Chughtai HBV PCR qualitative entry was found (its official HBV offering found here is the viral load test below), and Aga Khan is shown as price not publicly listed.
HBV DNA / Viral Load — Quantitative PCR
A viral load test is a quantitative PCR test: it measures the amount of virus in the blood. It is a different test from the qualitative PCR above, even though both use PCR technology, and the two are never merged in this guide.
| Laboratory | Test as listed | Price (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Chughtai Lab | HBV PCR Viral Load | 14,000* |
| Dr Essa Laboratory | HBV DNA PCR Quant | 10,280 |
| Islamabad Diagnostic Centre (IDC) | HBV DNA Quant | 15,000 |
| Dow Lab (DUHS) | Hepatitis B Viral Load (Quant) | 9,000† |
| Ibn-E-Sina Clinical Laboratory | Hbv PCR Quant by Real Time | 6,500 |
| Khan Lab | HBV PCR Quant | 4,500 |
* Chughtai official rate; this site’s Chughtai list page shows Rs 11,000. † Dow DUHS official value; this site’s Dow list page shows Rs 8,210. Not in this table: Alnoor has no separate quantitative / viral load entry on its list page, and Aga Khan is shown as price not publicly listed.
Hepatitis B Profile (Panels, as Named)
Some laboratories list a “Hepatitis B Profile” as a single panel entry. Each panel is shown below exactly as named, as its own row. The list pages do not state a single standard panel composition for all laboratories, so no panel contents are assumed here — confirm exactly what a profile includes with the laboratory before booking.
| Laboratory | Test as listed | Price (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Chughtai Lab | Hepatitis B Profile | 17,400 |
| Islamabad Diagnostic Centre (IDC) | Hep B Profile | 14,000 |
| Dow Lab (DUHS) | Hepatitis B Profile | 6,800† |
| Khan Lab | Hepatitis B Profile | 6,000 |
† Dow DUHS official value; this site’s Dow list page shows Rs 5,750. Chughtai’s profile price matches its list figure. Not in this table: Dr Essa, Ibn-E-Sina and Alnoor have no Hepatitis B Profile panel entry on their list pages, and Aga Khan is shown as price not publicly listed.
Price Summary
These ranges are taken strictly from the tables above, using the same test types and the same figures:
- HBsAg screening: Rs 400 (Khan Lab) to Rs 2,150 (Chughtai Lab, official rate).
- HBsAg quantitative: Rs 3,000 (Alnoor) to Rs 5,150 (Chughtai Lab, official rate).
- Anti-HBs / surface antibody: Rs 1,250 (Dow Lab, DUHS official value) to Rs 2,700 (IDC).
- HBeAg: Rs 1,500 (Khan Lab) to Rs 3,600 (Chughtai Lab, official rate).
- Anti-HBe: Rs 1,650 (Dow Lab) to Rs 4,200 (Chughtai Lab, official rate).
- HBV DNA PCR, qualitative: Rs 4,500 (Ibn-E-Sina and Khan Lab) to Rs 10,500 (IDC).
- HBV viral load, quantitative: Rs 4,500 (Khan Lab) to Rs 15,000 (IDC).
- Hepatitis B Profile panels: Rs 6,000 (Khan Lab) to Rs 17,400 (Chughtai Lab).
What Each Test Type Means, in Plain Words
HBsAg: the surface antigen marker. In general terms, it shows a current infection marker is present, and it is the usual screening test for hepatitis B.
Anti-HBs: the surface antibody. In general terms, it shows immunity, which can come from vaccination or from a past infection. It is the opposite side of the picture from HBsAg, not the same test.
HBeAg and Anti-HBe: two further hepatitis B markers, each priced separately. They are not substitutes for HBsAg or Anti-HBs testing.
HBV DNA qualitative PCR: checks whether viral DNA is detected in the blood.
HBV viral load (quantitative PCR): measures how much virus is present. It is a different question from simply detecting the virus.
Hepatitis B Profile: a panel entry as named by the laboratory. Its contents are not assumed here, because they are not stated on the list pages.
The Usual Testing Journey (General Information)
In general, hepatitis B testing usually starts with an HBsAg screen. A positive HBsAg result needs a doctor’s follow-up testing — it is not, on its own, a complete diagnosis, and no diagnosis or treatment is claimed here. A doctor may advise further tests, such as Anti-HBs, HBeAg / Anti-HBe, or HBV DNA / viral load testing, depending on the individual situation. This is general information about how the tests are normally used, not personal medical advice. A vaccination exists for hepatitis B as a general fact; this guide gives no vaccination schedule or personal recommendation, and you should discuss vaccination with your doctor.
Preparation
Preparation is general only, and you should follow the instructions given by the laboratory or doctor who requests your test. In general, hepatitis B blood tests do not have special preparation beyond a routine blood draw, but a laboratory may ask you to bring identification, a doctor’s request form, or previous reports. If you are unsure, ask the laboratory before your visit rather than assuming.
Understanding Your Results (General Information)
Reports commonly use words such as “reactive” and “non-reactive” for antibody and antigen tests, and “detected” and “not detected” for PCR tests. In general terms, “reactive” means the test found what it was looking for, and “non-reactive” means it did not. A result on its own does not diagnose a condition: only a doctor, looking at the result in context and any follow-up testing, can diagnose and advise on next steps. Do not use a report on its own to make health decisions.
Getting Your Reports
Most major laboratories in Pakistan offer online report portals. Use the laboratory’s own portal for the lab you used, and check with that laboratory if a report is delayed. No report delivery times are stated here, because they were not verified for this guide.
- Chughtai Lab Online Reports
- IDC Online Reports
- Dow Lab Online Reports
- Dr Essa Lab Online Reports
- Alnoor Online Reports
- Aga Khan Lab Online Reports
- Ibn-E-Sina Lab Online Reports
How to Choose a Laboratory
Price is only one part of the decision. Start by matching the exact test name and type — HBsAg, Anti-HBs, HBeAg, Anti-HBe, qualitative PCR, viral load and a profile panel are all different tests, and the cheapest figure for one is not comparable with a figure for another. Then consider the laboratory’s location and branch near you, home sample collection if you need it, report access, and whether the laboratory can confirm the price for the exact test you need, especially where a list value differs from an official value (as with Dow and Chughtai above) or where a price is not publicly listed (as with Aga Khan). Confirm the total cost before booking, including any home collection charges, which are not included in the table prices above.
Related guides: Hepatitis C Test Price in Pakistan, LFT Test Price in Pakistan, CRP Test Price in Pakistan, Lab Test Prices in Karachi, Lab Test Prices in Lahore, and Lab Test Prices in Islamabad. Full laboratory lists used for this guide: Chughtai Lab test list, Dr Essa Lab test list, IDC test list, Dow Lab test list, Ibn-E-Sina test list, Alnoor test list, Khan Lab test list, and Aga Khan Lab test list.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest HBsAg test in Pakistan?
In the tables above, the lowest listed HBsAg screening price is Rs 400 at Khan Lab, followed by Rs 600 at Ibn-E-Sina and Rs 800 at Alnoor. Chughtai’s official HBsAg price is Rs 2,150, the highest in this table.
What is the difference between HBsAg and Anti-HBs?
HBsAg is the surface antigen marker and, in general terms, shows a current infection marker is present. Anti-HBs is the surface antibody and, in general terms, shows immunity, which can come from vaccination or from a past infection. They are different tests with different prices.
How much does a hepatitis B viral load test cost in Pakistan?
HBV viral load (quantitative PCR) in the tables ranges from Rs 4,500 (Khan Lab) to Rs 15,000 (IDC). Chughtai’s official viral load price is Rs 14,000, and Dow’s DUHS official value is Rs 9,000.
Why are Dow’s prices in this guide different from its list page?
For three Dow rows, this guide uses the verified DUHS official values established for the Dow post — Profile Rs 6,800, Surface Antibody Rs 1,250 and Viral Load Rs 9,000 — while the Dow list page still shows Rs 5,750, Rs 1,150 and Rs 8,210 for those rows. The difference is flagged in the note at the start of this guide. Other Dow hepatitis B rows use the list value.
Does a positive HBsAg result mean I need treatment?
No conclusion like that can be drawn from a single result in a price guide. A positive HBsAg result needs a doctor’s follow-up testing and interpretation. This guide gives general information only and makes no diagnosis or treatment claims.
A Final Note
This guide is an independent price comparison. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Chughtai Lab, Dr Essa Laboratory, Islamabad Diagnostic Centre, Dow Lab, Ibn-E-Sina Clinical Laboratory, Alnoor Diagnostic Centre, Khan Lab, or Aga Khan University Hospital, and it is not medical advice. Prices are listed prices as of November 2026 and may vary by branch or city; confirm the current price with the laboratory before booking, and discuss any result or next step with your doctor.
Last updated: November 2026
