Hepatitis C Antibody
A reactive or positive antibody test means you have been infected with the hepatitis C virus at some point in time. Once people have been infected, they will always have antibodies in their blood. This is true if they have cleared the virus, have been cured, or still have the virus in their blood.
Why a doctor may order this
To screen for past or present hepatitis C infection; positive results need RNA confirmation for active disease.
Why you may need this
If you have risk factors (past transfusions, injections, tattoos) or abnormal liver tests — hepatitis C antibody screen.
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