A screening blood test that detects antibodies to Hepatitis C virus (HCV), indicating past or current infection.
The Hepatitis C Antibody test screens for Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection by detecting antibodies your immune system produces in response to the virus. Hepatitis C is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can lead to serious liver damage if untreated.
The CDC recommends that all adults get tested for Hepatitis C at least once in their lifetime, with more frequent testing for those with ongoing risk factors. People born between 1945-1965 (baby boomers) have 5x higher rates of Hepatitis C and should definitely be tested.
Hepatitis C is now curable in over 95% of cases with modern antiviral medications. Early detection through screening allows treatment before significant liver damage occurs.
Price
$13
Results
1-2 days
Lab Network
Quest
Fasting
Not Required
What's Measured
What This Test Measures
This test detects antibodies to Hepatitis C virus. A positive result means you have been exposed to HCV at some point. It does not distinguish between current infection and past cleared infection - a positive result requires confirmatory testing (HCV RNA) to determine if infection is active.
Who Should Consider This Test
All adults at least once (CDC recommendation), people born 1945-1965, current or former injection drug users, recipients of blood transfusions before 1992, people with HIV, healthcare workers with needle exposure, and those with unexplained liver problems.
Health Insights
Conditions Screened
Related Symptoms
When to Get Tested
No fasting required. Test can be done anytime. Wait at least 8-12 weeks after potential exposure for accurate results, as antibodies take time to develop.
Understanding Your Results
Results are reported as reactive (positive) or non-reactive (negative). A reactive result means HCV antibodies are present and requires confirmatory HCV RNA testing to determine if infection is active. A non-reactive result means no antibodies detected.
What to Expect
After placing your order, you'll receive an email from Rupa Health (our lab order partner) within 24 business hours to sign a consent form and schedule your blood draw at a Quest Diagnostics location.
The blood draw typically takes just a few minutes. Results are usually available within 1-2 business days and will appear in your secure Justlabs dashboard.
Our results include reference ranges and easy-to-understand indicators showing whether your values are within normal limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
$13
Typical hospital cash price: $100–$200
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$18 lab collection + $10 physician order
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