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   How is hepatitis C tested?

   • Tests for hepatitis C are typically done in labs that perform routine bloodwork. A regular blood sample will be taken and analyzed. HCV antibodies shown in test results indicate the presence of the hepatitis C virus. Was this helpful? Hepatitis C is a viral infection that can lead to serious liver damage and other health complications.

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   What does a hepatitis C antibody test mean?

   • All three tests look for antibodies to HCV in your blood. Antibodies are proteins produced and released into the bloodstream as a defense when someone gets infected. Antibody tests are used to find out if you have ever been infected with HCV. If the result is positive or reactive it may not mean that you currently have hepatitis C.

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   Should I get tested for hepatitis C?

   • It is important to get tested for hepatitis C, especially if you think you've been exposed. If you do have hepatitis C your doctor can start treatment as soon as possible. Left untreated, chronic hepatitis C can cause serious health problems, including liver damage, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and even death.

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   What does a positive hepatitis C test mean?

   • Positive (reactive). This means you’ve been infected with HCV. But false positives are surprisingly common. More than 1 in 5 people who test positive don’t actually have hepatitis C. Possible reasons include: In as many as 1 in 4 people, the HCV goes away without treatment.

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2. www.cdc.gov › hepatitis-c › hcpClinical Screening and Diagnosis for Hepatitis C

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   Key points. CDC recommends universal hepatitis C screening for all adults 18 and older and all pregnant people during each pregnancy. CDC recommends testing people in certain high-risk groups more frequently. Testing, diagnosis, and timely treatment can prevent hepatitis C complications and interrupt transmission.

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3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › hepatitisHepatitis C - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Aug 23, 2023 · Diagnosis. If a screening test shows hepatitis C, other blood tests can: Measure the quantity of the hepatitis C virus in the blood, called the viral load. Show the genotype of the virus. Tests for liver damage. One or more of the following tests looks for liver damage in chronic hepatitis C. Magnetic resonance elastography (MRE).

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   Dec 18, 2022 · Hepatitis C Testing and Diagnosis. Doctors will start by checking your blood for: Anti-HCV antibodies: This blood test is the first -- and sometimes only -- one you may get. Also called the...

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6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › hepatitisHepatitis C - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Aug 23, 2023 · Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes liver swelling, called inflammation. Hepatitis C can lead to serious liver damage. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads through contact with blood that has the virus in it.

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   Aug 13, 2020 · What to Expect from a Hepatitis C Blood Test. What is an HCV test? Understanding results. A reactive test. Ab score. After diagnosis. Tests and costs. Who should get tested. Treatment and...