Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody

SKU: 140659
$45.50
$45.50
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Hepatitis C Testing

At a Glance

Also known as:

Hepatitis C antibody; anti-HCV; HCV recombinant immunoblot assay; HCV RIBA; HCV-RNA; Hepatitis C viral load

Formal name:

Viral Hepatitis C

Related tests:

Hepatitis A Testing; Hepatitis B Testing; Acute Viral Hepatitis Panel; Liver Panel; ALT; AST; GGT, Bilirubin

Why Get Tested?

To screen for and diagnose a hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and to monitor treatment of the infection

When to Get Tested?

For screening: when you have risk factors for HCV infection or were born between 1945 and 1965, per 2012 CDC recommendations For diagnosis: when you may have been exposed to the hepatitis C virus, such as through contact with infected blood, or have symptoms associated with liver disease

Sample Required?

A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm

Test Preparation Needed?

None