Total Antibodies to HCV Test in Pune

What is Total Antibodies to HCV Test

The Total Antibodies to HCV Test is a blood test that detects the presence of antibodies against the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the patients blood. The test is performed by collecting a blood sample from the patient and examining it for the presence of HCV antibodies using an immunoassay technique. The test result can indicate whether the patient has been previously exposed to HCV and has developed antibodies against it, but it cannot distinguish between a current or past infection. A positive result may require further testing to confirm the diagnosis and determine appropriate treatment.

Who should do this test?

Individuals who have a history of high-risk behaviors such as intravenous drug use or unprotected sexual contact with multiple partners.

• Patients who have received blood transfusions or organ transplants before 1992, when screening for Hepatitis C became mandatory in the US.
• Individuals who have elevated liver function tests or unexplained liver disease, as Hepatitis C is a known cause of liver inflammation and damage.

What to do if the test is abnormal?

• The first step is to confirm the result with a repeat test. Sometimes, lab errors or other factors can cause a false positive result.
• If the second test result is also abnormal, further testing may be needed to determine the extent of the infection and the appropriate treatment. This may include additional blood tests, imaging studies, or a liver biopsy.
• It is important for individuals with abnormal results to discuss their options and next steps with their healthcare provider. Treatment for HCV can be highly effective if caught early, so prompt testing and diagnosis is crucial.

In which diseases is Total Antibodies to HCV Test abnormal?

Hepatitis C

Cirrhosis

Liver Cancer

Chronic Hepatitis B

Infectious Mononucleosis

Malaria

HIVAIDS

Chronic Kidney Disease

Autoimmune Hepatitis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

What is the normal range of - Total Antibodies to HCV Test

How to book Total Antibodies to HCV Test in Pune?

Book a free home visit in Pune online, call our lab at 020 49304930 or get in touch using Watsapp.

Pathofast offers Total Antibodies to HCV Test at our center in Manisha Terrace, Moledina Road, Pune, Camp, India

Our diagnostic center in Pune and pathology lab in Pune, is known for its exceptional hygiene, polite staff and quick reports

Our Pune Center, is located close to the railway station and the Swargate Central Bus Depot, as well as the new Metro Lines

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Near which locations or areas of Pune is Total Antibodies to HCV Test available?

Pathofast offers lab test service for Total Antibodies to HCV Test near : Camp, Koregaon Park, Kalyani Nagar, Viman Nagar, Aundh, Baner, FC Road, Tilak Road, Ravet, Aundh, Pimpri Chinchwad, Nagar Road, Dhole Patil Road.

What are the Advantages of choosing a lab near you for blood test services?

• Choosing a nearby lab reduces the time it takes for the sample to be transported
• This leads to reduced sample deterioration.
• While most patients are unaware, blood samples must be transported under strictly controlled temperature, and choosing a lab near you makes this easier to achieve.
• Even if the lab does not adhere to temperature control, the time spent between sample collection and analysis reduces and this is more likely to produce more accurate results