Immunity

Basic Contact Sports Bundle

The Basic Contact Sports bundle groups together tests commonly required for medical clearance to compete in contact sports across New Zealand: Detecting immunity to Hepatitis B (antibody only) and detecting infection for HIV and Hepatitis C.

Please note: If you are looking for a more comprehensive bundle of tests for Contact Sports, please see the listing for the Elite Contact Sports Bundle.

Many sporting associations require routine screening for blood borne infection/immunity to reduce transmission risk during competitions.

Whether you’re preparing for your next fight or keeping your testing up to date, the Basic Contact Sports bundle makes it easy to access testing required for contact sport participation.

Test details

Sample type
Blood
Time of day
No Specific Time Needed
Fasting required
No
Results timeframe
Within 7 days
Preparation
No special preparation required.

What's measured in this test

Hepatitis B Antibody

Shows immunity to hepatitis B virus.

See individual test

Hepatitis C Serology

Screens for past or current hepatitis C infection.

See individual test

HIV

Screens for HIV infection.

See individual test

Common reasons for testing

  • Compliance with sporting body guidelines for participation in contact sport competitions.

  • Routine health checks for athletes involved in high-contact activities

  • Pre-fight testing for contact sport competitions.

Frequently Asked Questions