Category 'Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's)'

Description:
Hepatitis C is a liver disease that is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis C is a bloodborne disease and exposure to the blood of an infected person may result in infection.
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is the major cause of hepatitis. Approximately 1% of blood donors are seropositive for anti-HCV. The clinical symptoms of a HCV infection are variable. Exposure to HCV results in a chronic infection in 50 to 80% of cases. The "window" between infection and seroreactivity is highly variable, up to 12 months.

Abnormal results may require further evaluation by your physician.

Includes:Hepatitis C Antibody with confirmation reflex

****Hepatitis C Antibody Test is included in the Hep B and C Profile Test, and the Hepatitis Panel Acute w/Ref

Note: Confirmation testing is performed on reactive results only if initial values fall within a designated range requiring additional confirmation.

Categories: Infectious Diseases, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's), Liver Diseases

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