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Hepatitis C Virus Antibody (HCV) - Spot / Rapid Test
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Also known as :
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody (HCV) - Spot / Rapid Test
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The purpose of hepatitis C testing is to determine if a person has been infected by the hepatitis C virus, to evaluate a current or past infection, and to guide a patient’s treatment.
Hepatitis C is the most common form of viral hepatitis in the United States. HCV infections are classified as acute or chronic:
Hepatitis C testing identifies antibodies to the hepatitis C virus, detects viral RNA, and/or determines the strain of hepatitis C. Hepatitis C testing may involve several different tests:
When used for early detection in patients without symptoms of hepatitis C, screening is recommended at least once for all adults aged 18 years or older, except in locations with a very low prevalence of HCV. Screening is also recommended during pregnancy and for patients of any age with risk factors for HCV infection. In patients with risk factors, periodic screening is recommended for as long as risk factors persist. Risk factors for HCV include:
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody (HCV) - Spot / Rapid Test
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Also known as :
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody (HCV) - Spot / Rapid Test
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Test Code | BOBT00524 |
Test Category | Individual Test |
Sample Type | Blood |
The purpose of hepatitis C testing is to determine if a person has been infected by the hepatitis C virus, to evaluate a current or past infection, and to guide a patient’s treatment.
Hepatitis C is the most common form of viral hepatitis in the United States. HCV infections are classified as acute or chronic:
Hepatitis C testing identifies antibodies to the hepatitis C virus, detects viral RNA, and/or determines the strain of hepatitis C. Hepatitis C testing may involve several different tests:
When used for early detection in patients without symptoms of hepatitis C, screening is recommended at least once for all adults aged 18 years or older, except in locations with a very low prevalence of HCV. Screening is also recommended during pregnancy and for patients of any age with risk factors for HCV infection. In patients with risk factors, periodic screening is recommended for as long as risk factors persist. Risk factors for HCV include: