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To learn if you have the hepatitis C virus, you take what is called an antibody test, or anti-HCV (anti-hepatitis C virus)test. It tells whether your body has made proteins called antibodies to fight the hepatitis C virus. Antibodies stay in your system after you've had any kind of virus, even the flu. Your doctor sends a small amount of your blood to a lab and the results come back in 1 to 2 weeks. If the antibody test is positive, it means that you have been infected with the virus. But your body may have already removed the virus on its own. Another test is needed to confirm that the actual virus is still in your body
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoBlood test,,,, You also have to ask dr to check,,unless you have high liver enzymes they will never check unless you ask for the test,,,so don't assume just because you had blood work done ,,you had a hep test,,,
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∙ 15y agodo a blood test and hope you dont have it, its a nasty disease to have.
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∙ 10y agoHepatitis C is a disease that is from liver damage. Some symptoms include pain in the abdomen, fatigue, joint pain, sore muscles, belly pain or dark urine.
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∙ 11y agoYou go to the doctor!
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Can a person with Hep C take Clindamycin?
My dentist put me on clindamycin and I have hep c. He would not tell me if it would effect my hep c. I took it as directed but ended up stopping because it made me feel horrible, flaring up my hep c more than I could handle so I did not finish the script.
Is Hep B more contagious than Hep C?
No spells no c is less contagious
Should a husband tell their wife they have Hep C?
Absolutely! It doesn't matter how he got it! He could pass it on to his wife!
You were stabbed by a syringe that was used by someone infected with hep c will you get hep c?
It is definitely possible. Get checked out with a doctor.
Where can you get help if you are in full detox and have Hep C?
If you are in full detox and have hep C you should call a crisis center in your area.
When should you start medicine for hep c?
when should you start takeing medicine for hep c whats the highest levels
How long does hep c vaccine last for?
There is no hep C vaccine. Please check your vaccination card and resubmit your question.
Can chickenpox virus cause hepatitis C or is it in any way related to hep c?
no its very so much diffrent hep c has nothing to do with it
Do you need hep A injection if you had hep B?
Yes, Hep A and Hep B are to different viruses. Each have their own series of injections to boost immunity. There is no Immunization for Hep C. Good luck.
Can you have an epidural with hep c?
Yes
Can you get hepatitis c when you were pricked by a syringe containing urine from a hepatitis c ptatient?
It is possible to contract Hep C by contact with any Hep C contaminated bodily fluid.
Hep c And platlets seed juice benefit?
Hep c And platelets seed juice has herbal dietary supplements which is very important in our bodies.
