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Hepatitis C Antibody Testing
This test is used to detect and diagnose an infection, or to
monitor the treatment of the virus. These tests are
commonly recommended if someone has:
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Abnormal liver function
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Symptoms of hepatitis
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Injected illegal drugs
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Exposure to someone with HCV
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Received a blood transfusion
before 1992
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Received an organ transplant
before 1992
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Been on long-term dialysis
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Been born to a woman who was
HCV-positive
The tests include Anti-HCV,
HCV RNA, HCV Viral Load, and viral genotyping.
Unlike Hepatitis A or B, most
people who are recently infected with HCV will either show no
symptoms, or very mild ones. Less than a quarter of people
with HCV will show symptoms such as jaundice, loss of appetite,
abdominal pain, or feeling tired.
Visit a
lab location
nearest you today, no appointment needed. Insurance is not
required, but call (225) 389-5020 to find out if your health
plan will cover this test.
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