The Hep C Test test contains 1 test with 2 biomarkers.
Hepatitis C AB with reflex to HCV RNA, QN, PCR
IMPORTANT - THIS IS A REFLEX TEST AND AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF $179 WILL BE APPLIED IF THE Hepatitis C Antibody is reactive.
If Hepatitis C Antibody is reactive, then Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR will be performed at an additional charge of $179.00
For the detection of active HCV infection in HCV antibody positive individuals.
Clinical Significance
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is a major cause of hepatitis. The clinical symptoms of an HCV infection are variable. Infection with HCV results in a chronic infection in 50 to 80% of cases. The "window" between HCV acquisition and seroreactivity is highly variable; up to six months.
The following is a list of what is included in the item above. Click the test(s) below to view what biomarkers are measured along with an explanation of what the biomarker is measuring.
Hepatitis C AB with reflex to HCV RNA, QN, PCR #8472
2 Biomarkers - Average Process Time*: 1 to 2 days
Also known as: Anti HCV, HCV Antibody
Biomarkers 2
Hepatitis C Antibody
The Hepatitis C Antibody Test, sometimes called the Anti-HCV Test, looks for antibodies to the Hepatitis C virus. Antibodies are chemicals released into the bloodstream when someone gets infected.
Signal To Cut-Off
*Process times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. The lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.