PROVIDER INITIATED TEST - The Hepatitis C Antibody (Hep C Ab) test detects antibodies produced in response to the hepatitis C virus (HCV). A positive result indicates past or current exposure to hepatitis C, but does not confirm whether the infection is active.
This test is commonly used for routine hepatitis C screening, evaluation of exposure risk, or assessment of abnormal liver test results. If the antibody test is positive, follow-up testing (such as HCV RNA testing) is typically recommended to determine whether an active infection is present.
Hep C Ab
PROVIDER INITIATED TEST - The Hepatitis C Antibody (Hep C Ab) test detects antibodies produced in response to the hepatitis C virus (HCV). A positive result indicates past or current exposure to hepatitis C, but does not confirm whether the infection is active.
This test is commonly used for routine hepatitis C screening, evaluation of exposure risk, or assessment of abnormal liver test results. If the antibody test is positive, follow-up testing (such as HCV RNA testing) is typically recommended to determine whether an active infection is present.
