Jan 31, 2025 · Getting tested for hepatitis C is the only way to find out if you have HCV infection. You should get tested for hepatitis C at least once in your life. Some people may need periodic …

The HCV Ab test is used for initial screening for hepatitis C. The test is performed by enzyme immunoassays (EIAs), which detect the presence of hepatitis C antibodies in serum.

Find out if you have been infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Check whether you need hepatitis C treatment. See how well hepatitis C treatment is working. Healthcare professionals …

Dec 18, 2022 · Anti-HCV antibodies: This blood test is the first -- and sometimes only -- one you may get. Also called the ELISA screen, it checks for antibodies that your body releases to fight …

Sep 30, 2025 · Hepatitis C virus (HCV) test is a blood test that looks for the genetic material (RNA) of the virus that causes hepatitis or for the proteins (antibodies) the body makes against …

What is the HCV Antibody Test? The HCV Antibody Test, also known as the anti-HCV test, is a blood test used to detect antibodies to the Hepatitis C virus in a person’s blood. Antibodies …

Apr 4, 2025 · The CDC recommends initial HCV screening using an HCV antibody test followed by HCV RNA testing to confirm active HCV infection if the antibody test is positive.

Dec 24, 2024 · After a positive antibody result, your doctor will recommend a nucleic acid test (NAT), such as an HCV ribonucleic acid (RNA) test, to detect the presence or levels of HCV …

Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Genotyping, Sequence-based Determination Test Number 144052 CPT To be determined. Updates will be made when available.

Clinicians should perform HCV screening using either a laboratory-based HCV antibody test or a point-of-care rapid antibody test. (A1) If the HCV antibody test result is positive, clinicians …