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The blood test searches for antibodies a body may have created to fight the Hepatitis C virus. These antibodies usually begin to appear about 6 months post infection. A positive result means that you have been exposed to the virus and your body has developed antibodies to fight it. A negative result can mean one of two things, you have not been infected or alternatively, your body has not yet developed antibodies. If a negative result is found, your Dr may order a new test in a few months time.
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What blood tests are available to check for hepatitis C?
I'm not sure if there is a home test or not for Hepatitis C, but this is not something to be taken lightly. I would HIGHLY recommend that you speak with your physician. A simple blood test can determine if you have Hepatitis. If you have the slightest inclination that you may have Hepatitis, please get tested. Hepatitis C may lay dormant in your liver for decades, and the damage may be done before you have any symptoms.
What hepatitis appears in the blood?
Hepatitis B & C are in the blood.
What is a disease of the liver primarily spread through contact with contaminated blood or blood products?
I believe it is Hepatitis C.
Does hepatitis A and hepatities B spread from blood to blood contact?
In the past, people have contracted hepatitis C through blood transfusions
Can you get hepatitis from touching blood?
No. Hepatitis C is spread via blood-to-blood contact. So unless both persons have bleeding hands, the answer is no.
What is a C blood test?
You'll have to try to be more specific and provide some context. It could be a test for C-antigen on red blood cells, anti-C antibody, hepatitis C, protein C, C-reactive protein, or a number of other things.
What are three pathogens spread by blood and body fluids?
Hepatitis B, hepatitis C and AIDS
What blood test is done to diagnose hepatitis c?
A blood test is done for autoimmune hepatitis antibodies. The antibody test is done to check which type you may have.A liver biopsy is taken to confirm the diagnosis and to check if and how badly the liver has been damaged.
What is Hep C Virus Ab test?
The Hep C Virus Ab test detects antibodies to the Hepatitis C virus in the blood. It is used to screen for past or current Hepatitis C infection. A positive result may indicate exposure to the virus, while further testing is needed to confirm active infection.
what is the cost hepatitis c blood test?
About 75 cents. If u really wanna cure it about $75,000,000,000,000,000,000.00 Good luck!=)
Does hepatitis c exist outside of blood?
no
AIDS Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C are caused by pathogens that are found in the blood of those infected?
no
