Order Hepatitis C Antibody Test (with Reflex to RNA) from JustLabs for $18 ($36 all-in for a single-test order: $18 + one $18 lab & physician order fee per order). Price includes lab processing at Quest Diagnostics. No insurance required.
The CDC recommends every adult be screened for hepatitis C at least once. This test looks for HCV antibodies and automatically runs a confirmatory RNA test if the result is reactive.
Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver that often causes no symptoms for years or even decades. Many people who have it do not know, which is why screening is recommended on the basis of age rather than symptoms or risk factors alone.
The CDC recommends hepatitis C screening at least once for all adults aged 18 and over, and during every pregnancy. Because modern antiviral treatment cures the great majority of cases, finding an infection early genuinely changes the outcome.
This test works in two stages. First it looks for antibodies to hepatitis C, which show that your immune system has encountered the virus at some point. Antibodies alone cannot distinguish a current infection from one that has cleared, so if the antibody test is reactive the lab automatically runs a confirmatory HCV RNA test on the same sample. That reflex step is included — you do not need to order it separately or come back for a second draw.
Price
$18
All-in
$36
incl. $18 lab & physician fee
Results
2-4 business days
Fasting
Not Required
What's Measured
What This Test Measures
This test detects antibodies to the hepatitis C virus in your blood. If antibodies are found, the laboratory automatically performs an HCV RNA test on the same specimen to determine whether the infection is current.
Who Should Consider This Test
Every adult aged 18 and over, at least once, per CDC guidance. Testing is repeated more often for people with ongoing risk factors, and is recommended during each pregnancy.
Health Insights
Conditions Screened
Related Symptoms
When to Get Tested
Any time — no fasting or special preparation needed. Note that antibodies can take roughly 8-11 weeks to appear after exposure, so testing very soon after a suspected exposure may miss a recent infection.
No fasting needed. How to prepare for your blood test →
Full guide: what annual blood work should include →
Understanding Your Results
A non-reactive antibody result means no hepatitis C antibodies were detected and no further testing is done. A reactive antibody result triggers an automatic HCV RNA test: RNA detected indicates current infection and should be discussed with a clinician, while RNA not detected usually means a past infection that has cleared.
What to Expect
After placing your order, we send it straight to Quest Diagnostics — there is no consent form to sign and no partner email to wait for. Your requisition is usually ready to download from your dashboard within about an hour, and you can book your blood draw at any Quest Diagnostics location.
The blood draw typically takes just a few minutes. Results are usually available within 2-4 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.
All-in: $18 + $18 order fee = $36 (the fee is charged once per order). Full cost breakdown →
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Hospital cash price: $100–$200
$18
+ $18 order fee · $36 all-inOne $18 fee per order covers your Quest blood draw and the independent physician order, however many tests you add.
- Results in 2-4 business days
- No fasting required
- Physician order included
No insurance needed · HSA/FSA eligible
- Physician-ordered
- CLIA-certified Quest lab
- Drawn at Quest Diagnostics
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