Hepatitis C Test With Confirmation

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that affects the liver and often develops without noticeable symptoms. Many people can live with the infection for years without knowing they have it, making routine screening an important part of preventive healthcare. The ICare Hepatitis C Test With Confirmation provides a comprehensive approach to screening by first detecting antibodies to the hepatitis C virus (HCV) and automatically performing confirmatory testing when appropriate.

This two-step testing process helps determine whether you've been exposed to the virus and whether an active infection is present, providing you and your healthcare provider with clear, reliable answers and reducing the need for additional blood draws.

With ICare's concierge mobile laboratory services, confidential hepatitis C screening is convenient, accurate, and delivered directly to your home, office, or preferred location.

What Does This Test Measure?

The Hepatitis C Test With Confirmation uses a two-step testing process for greater accuracy.

Hepatitis C Antibody Test

The initial test detects antibodies produced by your immune system in response to exposure to the hepatitis C virus.

A positive antibody test means you have been exposed to the virus at some point in your life, but it does not determine whether the infection is currently active.

Hepatitis C RNA Confirmatory Test (Reflex Testing)

If hepatitis C antibodies are detected, the laboratory automatically performs a Hepatitis C RNA (PCR) test on the same specimen when appropriate.

This confirmatory test detects the genetic material (RNA) of the virus and determines whether the infection is currently active.

Reflex confirmation provides faster answers while eliminating the need for a second blood draw in most cases.

Who Should Consider This Test?

The Hepatitis C Test With Confirmation may be recommended for individuals who:

Are 18 years of age or older and have never been screened
Have elevated liver enzymes without a known cause
Have a history of injection drug use
Received blood transfusions or organ transplants before widespread hepatitis C screening was implemented
Work in healthcare and have experienced potential blood exposure
Have HIV or certain other medical conditions
Have been exposed to someone with hepatitis C
Want comprehensive hepatitis C screening as part of their preventive healthcare

Your healthcare provider may also recommend testing if you have symptoms of liver disease or other risk factors for hepatitis C infection.

Why Is It Important?

Results help your healthcare provider assess your health, support diagnosis, monitor treatment, and guide personalized care.

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