Blood borne virus screening
Blood-borne viruses (BBVs) are viruses that some people carry in their blood and can be spread from one person to another. Those infected with a BBV may show little or no symptoms of serious disease, but other infected people may be severely ill. The most prevalent BBVs are: HIV; hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C. We can screen for these BBV's by taking a blood sample. Please contact our Pharmacy for cost and appointment.
First Care Pharmacy
Unit 6 The Reach, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0NY
What is a Blood-borne Virus?
A virus which lives and reproduces itself in the blood. The virus can survive in blood, semen, vaginal and anal fluid secretions and breast milk. Blood-borne viruses are:
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) which causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
Blood-borne viruses can be infections that some people carry in their blood.
• cause illness and severe disease in some people and few or no symptoms in others.
• can be passed on to another person if the virus finds a way into another person’s bloodstream.
• be spread to another person even if the person passing on the virus is not ill.
Usually most patients do not exhibit symptoms of BBVs, but longstanding infection can cause serious complications.
The service we provide will be to screen for BBVs via a blood sample taken at the pharmacy, this is a private service and price will vary on what viruses are being screened. If you are unsure of what to screen or require more information contact our pharmacy or simply come in-store. Most results usually come in 1-2 working days, for the best turnaround times please book your appointment in the morning between Monday-Thursday.