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Hepatitis C (Anti-HCV)

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Hepatitis C (Anti-HCV) Test

Description
A viral hepatic infection transmissible by the blood. There are certain symptoms that can be noticed in infected persons : jaundice or icterus, itching, intestinal or digestive troubles, fatigue or abdominal pains, but a large number will not show any of these symptoms.
Testing moment
No fasting needed.
High values causes
  • Positive result
  • The physician may require a liver biopsy in order to assess the progression of the disease and the type of treatment called for.
Notes

drug-addicted persons that self-inject drugs are more likely to get Hepatitis C. Never share used needles with a person infected by Hepatitis C.

Related tests : Total bilirubin, Aspartate aminotransferase (AST or SGOT), Alanine transaminase (ALT or SGPT).

How to get tested

Contact us at 514 975-5226 for a blood test at home in order to perform an analysis using a medical test (anti-hcv), hepatitis c.

Perscription & Insurance

All our tests require a medical prescription recommended by any practicing doctor in the province of Quebec.

These prescriptions are necessary in order to proceed with either test and we urge that all medical requests originating from offices or clinics be duly identified.

All medical analysis requested by your doctor are reimbursed by a majority of private insurance companies!