3352. PCR. Hepatitis C (blood, Abbott, quantification, Real-time)
Description
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an infectious pathogen that is transmitted mainly through contact with blood and provokes the development of hepatitis.
Quantitative determination of the genetic material of the virus in the blood makes it possible to assess the presence of HCV in the body and determine the activity of the infectious process with high accuracy, which makes the test very convenient for use.
The test is widely used for the diagnosis of hepatitis C and its differential diagnosis with other viral hepatitis. It should be given along with a biochemical blood test and the study of levels of antigens or antibodies to other viruses that cause hepatitis.
When and who needs the test?
It is recommended to plan antiviral therapy with a positive qualitative determination of HCV RNA to take the test before, during and after treatment; with mixed hepatitis. It is necessary to carry out in combination with the determination of the virus genotype and the assessment of the state of the liver.
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...