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Hepatitis C Test With Confirmation
Hepatitis C Test With Confirmation
Detect for the hepatitis C virus (HCV) immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies in the blood. Read moreTest details
Sample type:
Blood
Preparation:
You do not need to do anything special to prepare for the sample collection.
Fasting is not required for this test.
$59.00
+ $6.00 Physician Service Fee
What
Tests for the hepatitis C virus (HCV) immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies in the blood.
Who
Must be 18+ years of age to purchase.
How
Blood
Schedule an appointment, then visit a Quest Diagnostics patient service center location.
About the Test
HCV is a viral infection that affects the liver. It is not understood why, but some people can be infected with HCV and fight off the infection; others will carry the virus for the rest of their lives, without symptoms, until liver disease is advanced. Infection triggers production of specific antibodies to fight illness. The Hepatitis C Test checks for HCV-specific IgG antibodies in your blood to determine whether you have been infected with HCV. A positive test result does not necessarily indicate you have an active HCV infection; additional testing with a Hepatitis C RNA Test is required to confirm active infection.1 This confirmation test measures the level of HCV in the blood (viral load). The level of Hepatitis C RNA can tell you if you have a current or past HCV infection. This information can help your healthcare provider interpret your results and monitor your response to treatment.
How Does it Work?
Take an in-person test at a Quest Diagnostics location.
Over 2000+ locations focus on your safety, confidentiality and convenience.
1. Purchase your test
Schedule your appointment after purchasing a test to minimize wait time.
2. Visit a location
Enter your zip code to find a Quest Diagnostics location closest to you.
3. Get results online
We will email you when your confidential results are available.
Take an in-person test at a Quest Diagnostics location.
Over 2000+ locations focus on your safety, confidentiality and convenience.
1. Purchase your test
Schedule your appointment after purchasing a test to minimize wait time.
2. Visit a location
Enter your zip code to find a Quest Diagnostics location closest to you.
3. Get results online
We will email you when your confidential results are available.
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After your purchase, schedule an appointment at a nearby Quest Diagnostics location and have your specimen sample collected by a trained healthcare professional.

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Access test results from your phone as soon as they’re available, with the option to discuss your results with an independent physician at no extra cost.
FAQs
According to the CDC, all adults, pregnant women, and people with risk factors should get tested for hepatitis C.
Infection is most frequently passed through injection drug use. However, some patients have contracted HCV through blood transfusions and organ transplants before screening became standard practice.
According to the CDC, the following persons have an increased risk of contracting hepatitis C:
• People living with HIV
• People who are currently or have a history of using injection drugs, including those who injected only once many years ago
• Healthcare, emergency medical, and public safety personnel exposed to HCV-positive blood through needle sticks, sharps, or mucosal exposures
• Children born to mothers with HCV infection
• People notified that blood was donated by a person later found to have tested positive for HCV
Additionally, people who have received the following treatments have an increased risk of developing hepatitis C:
• Maintenance hemodialysis
• Clotting factor concentrates (before 1987)
• Transfusion of blood or blood components (before July 1992)
• Organ transplantation (before July 1992)
According to the CDC, the following persons have an increased risk of contracting hepatitis C:
• People living with HIV
• People who are currently or have a history of using injection drugs, including those who injected only once many years ago
• Healthcare, emergency medical, and public safety personnel exposed to HCV-positive blood through needle sticks, sharps, or mucosal exposures
• Children born to mothers with HCV infection
• People notified that blood was donated by a person later found to have tested positive for HCV
Additionally, people who have received the following treatments have an increased risk of developing hepatitis C:
• Maintenance hemodialysis
• Clotting factor concentrates (before 1987)
• Transfusion of blood or blood components (before July 1992)
• Organ transplantation (before July 1992)
Our references
1CDC testing recommendations for hepatitis C virus infection. CDC. cdc.gov/hepatitis/hcv/guidelinesc.htm
Hepatitis C overview. CDC. cdc.gov/hepatitis/hcv/HepatitisCOverview.htm