Hepatitis C test (blood)

The purpose of the test is to quickly and qualitatively detect antibodies to hepatitis C virus (HCV) in a sample of human blood, serum or plasma. It is an immunochromatographic rapid test for screening to indicate whether the body has been exposed to HCV, indicating a possible hepatitis C infection.The test detects HCV antibodies that appear in the body after infection with the virus. This helps to detect the infection early so that appropriate treatment and control measures can be taken.