Hepatitis C Test
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Hepatitis C Test
Hepatitis C Test
There are two types of hepatitis C tests: the HCV antibody test and the HCV RNA test. The HCV antibody test can tell if you have ever been infected with the virus, even if you don't have it anymore. The HCV RNA test can tell if you currently have the virus. If you do have the virus, the HCV RNA test can also tell how much of the virus is in your blood.
Both types of tests are done with a blood sample. The antibody test takes a few weeks to come back, while the RNA test usually comes back within a few days.
If you think you might have hepatitis C, talk to your doctor. Your doctor can order the right test for you and help you interpret the results.
If you think you might have hepatitis C, it's important to get tested. There is no single test for hepatitis C, but rather a combination of tests that can be used to confirm the diagnosis.
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The most common test for hepatitis C is a blood test that looks for antibodies to the virus. If these antibodies are present, it means you have been infected with the virus at some point in your life.
Other tests that may be used to diagnose hepatitis C include a liver function test and a viral load test. A liver function test measures the level of certain enzymes in your blood that are released when the liver is damaged. A viral load test quantifies the amount of HCV RNA in your blood.
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If you have hepatitis C, it's important to see a liver specialist (hepatologist) for further testing and treatment. Hepatitis C is a serious virus that can cause serious damage to the liver if left untreated. With proper treatment, however, most people with hepatitis C can achieve a cure.
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Hepatitis C antibody
Once the body has been infected, irrespective of the fact whether the virus is currently present in the body (the person is suffering from Hepatitis C) or the disease was contracted in the past. Once the virus enters the blood stream, the immune response of the body makes specific antibodies named as Hepatitis C antibody to counter the virus cells and prevent them from release more toxins. The antibodies stay inert in the body even if the person has been cured of the disease. It is essential to detect the presence of this antibody because Hepatitis C can stay lifelong and have long-term adverse effects on the body such as liver cirrhosis, liver cirrhosis etc.
Have you been feeling any of these symptoms lately?
The Hepatitis C Test is suitable for individuals experiencing one or more of the following symptoms:
1. Prolonged jaundice
2. Fatigue
3. Late clotting of blood after injury/bruising
4. Loss of appetite
Hepatitis C can be dangerous in the long run
The Hepatitis C Test is essential to establish the presence/previous presence of the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the blood stream. The blood test sample will detect the presence of Hepatitis C antibody which could be due to a ongoing or older infection resulting due to blood transfusion with an infected individual. While if the sample is reactive, it points to an infection and further tests might be required to detect existing HCV infection.
Experts Opinion on Hepatitis C Tests
"Hepatitis C is the most common viral hepatitis in England. It can affect the liver and is acquired by blood, other bodily fluids or infected needles and may be present with either no symptoms or mild flu-like symptoms, such as jaundice or mild fatigue."
How to take a home blood test
Collecting a blood sample for your finger prick home test is straightforward. Watch the video below for more details on how to take a home blood test.
How it works
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Take your test
Activate your test and collect your sample in the morning. Return your sample on the same day, using the prepaid shipping label provided. Samples use a simple finger prick collection method that takes around 5 minutes to complete.
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