What Is The Hepatitis C Antibodies Test For?
This test is used for initial screening for hepatitis C. It uses an advanced enzyme immunoassay method with a sensitivity/specificity of approximately 99%.
Hepatitis C Antibodies Testing
All you need to know about testing Hepatitis C Antibodies levels with a laboratory test
- What is the Hepatitis C Antibodies test for?
- What if Hepatitis C Antibodies results are high?
- Can I use this test to screen for Hepatitis C?
- Can this test confirm if I am immune to Hepatitis C?
- How accurate is the Hepatitis C Antibodies test?
- Can the test detect current Hepatitis C infections?
- What should I do if the results are negative?
- What should I do if the results are positive?
- How do I interpret the results of the Hepatitis C Antibodies test?
- How should I use this test kit?
- How does the Hepatitis C Antibodies test work?
- What symptoms can this test help diagnose?
- What is the Hepatitis C Antibodies test kit for?
How To Test Hepatitis C Antibodies
By buying a laboratory test kit with professional nurse or clinic collection, you can accurately measure Hepatitis C Antibodies for total reassurance.
Professional analysis in an accredited laboratory ensures rapid result delivery.
Tests which include a Hepatitis C Antibodies test:
What if Hepatitis C Antibodies Results Are High?
The presence of HCV Ab does not indicate whether hepatitis C infection is acute, chronic, or resolved.
A positive antibody result is commonly followed up with an HCV RNA test to confirm whether there is current infection and to help guide the course of treatment.
Who Should Take This Test?
Measure your Hepatitis C Antibodies levels and with a nurse or clinic test kit
You get the convenient testing with the reassurance of professional clinical analysis. Your results are delivered quickly & securely online.
This Test is advised if you:
- want the convenience of home testing without waiting for a GP appointment;
- need a high quality, clinically accredited test done in a professional clinical laboratory.
How accurate is the Hepatitis C Antibodies test?
The Hepatitis C Antibodies test offered by Vitall is laboratory-grade, similar to those used by doctors and hospitals. It's very accurate, but like all tests, it's not 100% infallible. Confirmatory testing may be needed, especially if you are experiencing symptoms or the result contradicts your expected outcome.
Can the test detect current Hepatitis C infections?
The Hepatitis C Antibodies test can detect antibodies to the virus, which usually develop several weeks after infection. However, it may not detect recent infections. If you suspect a recent exposure, please consult with your healthcare provider for an appropriate evaluation.
What should I do if the results are negative?
A negative result implies no Hepatitis C antibodies were found in your blood, suggesting you have not been infected with the Hepatitis C virus. However, if you continue to experience symptoms, or you think you may have been exposed to the virus recently, you should seek medical advice.
How do I interpret the results of the Hepatitis C Antibodies test?
Your results will come with an interpretation guide. If the test is positive, it usually means that you have been exposed to the Hepatitis C virus at some point. A negative test means that no Hepatitis C antibodies were detected in your blood sample.
How should I use this test kit?
The test kit comes with all the necessary tools for a finger-prick blood sample. Follow the detailed instructions provided in the kit to take your sample and then send it back to our lab in the pre-paid envelope. The sample collection is designed to be simple and straightforward to carry out yourself at home.
How does the Hepatitis C Antibodies test work?
The test works by detecting the presence of antibodies to the Hepatitis C virus. Simply use the self-collection finger-prick tests and send it to a UKAS accredited lab for blood tests in the UK. A team of medical professionals will analyse the sample. If you have been exposed to the virus then your immune system has likely produced antibodies against it, which this test can detect.
All Testing Is Conducted In UKAS Accredited Laboratories.
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