The Hepatitis C antibody looks at antibodies to hepatitis C virus. It is done for: screening after blood exposure or injection drug use.
General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Screening after blood exposure or injection drug use.
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Past or current infection; HCV RNA confirms. Low or negative may mean: Not detected. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Antibodies to hepatitis C virus.
Blood
Past or current infection; HCV RNA confirms.
Not detected.
Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex — always use the range printed on your own report.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
Uses your location once to list the nearest facilities. Nothing is stored.
What does the Hepatitis C antibody measure?
Antibodies to hepatitis C virus.
Why is the Hepatitis C antibody done?
Screening after blood exposure or injection drug use.
Do I need to fast for the Hepatitis C antibody?
No fasting needed.
What does a high or positive Hepatitis C antibody mean?
Past or current infection; HCV RNA confirms.
What does a low or negative Hepatitis C antibody mean?
Not detected.
What is the normal range for the Hepatitis C antibody?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.
Why is Hepatitis C antibody done?
Screening after blood exposure or injection drug use.
Do I need to prepare or fast for Hepatitis C antibody?
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Past or current infection; HCV RNA confirms. Low or negative may mean: Not detected. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
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