Fighter or MMA Blood Test Panel

Quick Facts

• Sample: Blood
• Fasting: No fasting is required. Discontinue biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to collection.
• Turnaround: 2-3 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.

What's Included

HIV Antigen/Antibody Test (4th Generation)

• HIV Ag/Ab, Screen: A fourth-generation screening test that detects antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 and the HIV-1 p24 antigen, a viral protein that may become detectable before HIV antibodies develop.
• HIV Screen 4th Generation w/Rfx: A combined HIV antigen and antibody screening test that automatically triggers additional testing when the initial result is reactive, helping distinguish HIV-1 from HIV-2 infection and clarify the screening result.
• HIV Final Interpretation: The laboratory's overall interpretation of the HIV screening results and any additional reflex testing performed, indicating whether the findings support HIV infection or require further evaluation.

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg)

• Hepatitis B Surface Antigen: A protein found on the surface of the hepatitis B virus; its presence in the blood indicates current hepatitis B infection.

Hepatitis C Antibody

• Hep C Virus Ab: Antibodies the immune system produces in response to hepatitis C virus infection, indicating exposure to the virus.

Lab Note: Biomarkers tested may vary slightly between labs.

Benefits

• Screens for HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C in one panel.
• Supports blood clearance requirements set by some combative sports leagues.
• HIV screening looks for both antibodies and the p24 antigen.
• Hepatitis B surface antigen testing is an early indicator of acute infection.
• Hepatitis C antibody testing assesses past or present exposure to the virus.

Who Is This Test For?

• Mixed martial arts (MMA) competitors preparing for a bout.
• Boxers and kickboxers who need pre-competition screening.
• Professional or semi-professional fighters whose leagues require blood clearance.
• Athletes who want to screen for bloodborne viruses before competing.
• Competitors who will verify that the panel meets their state's requirements.

How It Works

1. Order Your Test Online
2. Visit a Local Lab
3. Get Results Online

FAQ

1. Do I need to fast or prepare for this test?

No fasting is required. Discontinue biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to collection.

2. How quickly will I get results?

Expect results in 2-3 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.

3. What can my results tell me?

Think of this panel as a three-part screen for bloodborne viruses that fighting leagues often ask about. Together, the HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C tests give a broad view of infection-related markers, which is the information many leagues look for when clearing competitors. Each test answers its own question, so no single result represents the whole picture.

4. How do I interpret the results?

Results make the most sense when read together and alongside your health history, symptoms, and the timing of any possible exposure. Antibodies take weeks to become detectable, so timing can influence what a result shows. A result for one marker does not stand in for the others, and the values need not point in the same direction. A qualified healthcare provider can put the full pattern in context.

Disclaimer: Reference ranges may vary by laboratory. Listed ranges are general guidelines and may differ from those used by the performing lab. Always consult your healthcare provider for interpretation.

5. What should I do if my results are abnormal?

Start by sharing the full report with a qualified healthcare provider rather than drawing conclusions from a single value. Patterns across several results often need clinical interpretation, and your provider can explain what they mean for you. If further evaluation or testing is appropriate, that decision belongs to your provider.

Pre-test preparation

No fasting is required. Discontinue biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to collection.