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2013. Hepatitis C virus (HCV), total antibodies
Description
The test detects specific IgM and IgG antibodies that are produced in response to hepatitis C virus infection and may indicate current or past HCV infection.
When and who needs the test?
- If you have HCV symptoms.
- After contact with infected blood.
- After unprotected sexual contact with a person infected with hepatitis C.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach;
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...
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