Hepatitis C test
Also written: anti-HCV · HCV RNA
What it measures
The first step looks for antibodies; if positive, a further test looks for the virus itself to tell current from past infection.
Why it is ordered
A positive antibody does NOT mean current infection — this is the most common source of alarm and needs the confirmatory step.
How to prepare
No fasting needed.
Units
Kháng thể: dương/âm · virus: IU/mL — convert here
What to ask
- Does this mean current or past infection
- What is the confirmatory step and when will it be ready
This page does not include reference ranges and does not say whether your number is high or low. Reference ranges differ between laboratories and between people — read yours on your own report, with your clinician.