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Accurate, Confidential Testing for Hepatitis C Virus
Our Hepatitis C test provides reliable screening for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. This blood test detects antibodies your body produces in response to HCV, helping identify both current and past infections. With new treatments that can cure most cases of hepatitis C, knowing your status is more important than ever.
Simple blood test with results in 1-2 days.
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About Our Hepatitis C Test
Test Method
HCV Antibody Test– Detects antibodies produced in response to hepatitis C virus
FDA-approvedtesting methodology
Highly accurate– Over 97% sensitivity and 100% specificity
Standard blood drawfrom the arm
What it Tests For
Antibodies to hepatitis C virus(anti-HCV)
Indicates exposureto hepatitis C virus
Detects both current and past infections
Does not distinguishbetween acute, chronic, or resolved infections
Sample Collection
Standard blood draw (about 1 teaspoon)
No fasting or special preparation required
Sample collection takes less than 5 minutes
Can be taken any time of day
Results Timeline
Results typically available in 1-2 business days
Access results securely online through your private account
Completely confidential – results are never shared without your permission
Understanding Hepatitis C
What is Hepatitis C?
Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It can range from a mild illness lasting a few weeks (acute) to a serious, lifelong illness (chronic) that can lead to liver cirrhosis, cancer, and death if left untreated. Fortunately, with advances in antiviral medications, hepatitis C is now curable in most cases.
Transmission
- Primarily spread through:
- Contact with blood of an infected person
- Sharing needles or other equipment to inject drugs
- Needlestick injuries in healthcare settings
- Birth to an HCV-infected mother (less common)
- Sexual contact (less common, but possible, especially with certain risk factors)
- Not spread through:
- Casual contact (hugging, kissing, sharing food/drinks)
- Breastfeeding (unless nipples are cracked or bleeding)
- Coughing or sneezing
- Food or water
Prevalence and Risk
- Approximately 2.4 million peoplein the United States have chronic hepatitis C
- Baby boomers (born 1945-1965)account for approximately 75% of all HCV infections
- About 44,700 new infectionsoccur annually in the U.S.
- Many people don’t know they’re infecteddue to lack of symptoms
- Risk factors include:
- History of injection drug use (even once, many years ago)
- Receiving blood transfusions or organ transplants before 1992
- Being born to a mother with hepatitis C
- Being born between 1945-1965 (baby boomers)
- Having HIV
- Having received tattoos or body piercings in unregulated settings
- Having been on long-term hemodialysis
- Working in healthcare with exposure to blood
Symptoms (if present)
- Most people with acute hepatitis C have no symptoms
- Symptoms may appear 2-12 weeks after exposure
- Chronic hepatitis C often remains silent until liver damage occurs
- Common symptoms include:
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Dark urine
- Clay-colored stool
- Joint pain
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
Acute vs. Chronic Infection
- Acute infection: Initial infection, typically the first 6 months
- 15-25% of peopleclear the virus spontaneously without treatment
- Chronic infection: Infection lasting more than 6 months
- 75-85% of peoplewith acute hepatitis C develop chronic infection
- Can persist for decades without symptoms
- May lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, or liver failure
- Now curable in most cases with direct-acting antiviral medications
Why Get Tested for Hepatitis C?
One-Time Screening
If you were born between 1945-1965(baby boomers)
If you have ever injected drugs, even once many years ago
If you received blood products before 1992
If you were born to a mother with hepatitis C
If you have HIV
If you have abnormal liver testsor liver disease
Regular Screening
If you currently inject drugs
If you are on hemodialysis
If you have ongoing risk factors
If you were previously treatedfor hepatitis C
Diagnostic Testing
If you have symptomsof liver disease
If you’ve been exposedto someone with hepatitis C
If you have elevated liver enzymeson routine blood work
If you have a known exposureto HCV-infected blood
Understanding the Hepatitis C Testing Process
1. Order Your Test
2. Visit Any Testing Center
3. Quick Blood Draw
4. Get Your Results
5. Free Doctor Consultation if Positive
Order online or call (866) 566-8711. Our care advisors can answer any questions and help you complete your order.
With over 4,500 testing locations nationwide, you can find a convenient center near you. No appointment necessary – just walk in with your order number.
The collection process is simple and takes less than 5 minutes. A small blood sample will be drawn from your arm.
Results are typically available within 1-2 business days and can be accessed securely online through your private account.
If you test positive, you’ll receive a free consultation with a licensed physician who can discuss your results and next steps.
Understanding Your Results
Negative Result
- Interpretation: No antibodies to hepatitis C virus detected
- What it means:
- Most likely, you have never been infected with HCV
- However, if exposure was recent (within 2-3 months), antibodies may not have developed yet
- Recommended action:
- If you have recent risk factors, consider retesting in 3-6 months
- Continue practicing preventive measures
Positive Result
- Interpretation: Antibodies to hepatitis C virus detected
- What it means:
- You have been exposed to hepatitis C at some point
- Does not necessarily mean you currently have an active infection
- Antibodies remain even if you’ve cleared the virus or been cured
- Recommended action:
- Additional testing (HCV RNA test) is needed to determine if you have a current infection
- Our physicians can provide guidance on next steps during your free consultation
Follow-Up Testing
If your antibody test is positive, additional testing is recommended to determine if you have an active hepatitis C infection:
- HCV RNA Test: Directly detects the virus in your bloodstream
- Genotype Testing: Identifies the specific strain of hepatitis C virus
- Liver Function Tests: Assess the health of your liver
Our physicians can guide you through these additional testing options during your consultation.
Next Steps for Positive Results
If you test positive for hepatitis C antibodies, our licensed physicians can discuss next steps during your free consultation.
Common Recommendations:
- Additional testingto confirm active infection
- Referral to specialistsfor treatment if active infection is confirmed
- Information about treatment options
- Liver health recommendations
- Steps to prevent transmissionto others
The Good News About Hepatitis C Treatment:
- Highly effective treatmentsnow available with cure rates of over 95%
- Most treatments are oral medicationstaken for 8-12 weeks
- Minimal side effectscompared to older treatments
- Curing hepatitis Creduces the risk of liver cancer and cirrhosis
Even those with advanced liver diseasecan often be treated successfully
Hepatitis C Prevention
Primary Prevention
- Never share needlesor other equipment to inject drugs
- Ensure sterile equipmentfor tattoos and body piercings
- Use barrier protectionduring sex, especially if you have multiple partners
- Don’t share personal itemsthat might have blood on them (razors, toothbrushes)
- Healthcare workersshould follow standard precautions
- Consider PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)if you have ongoing risk factors
If You Have Hepatitis C
- Avoid alcohol, which can accelerate liver damage
- Talk to your doctorbefore taking any medications or supplements
- Get vaccinatedagainst hepatitis A and B
- Maintain a healthy weightand eat a balanced diet
- Disclose your statusto healthcare providers
- Take steps to prevent transmissionto others
Privacy and Convenience
100% Confidential
No information is shared with insurance companies
Test results are never shared without your explicit permission
Testing centers maintain strict privacy protocols
Results accessible only through your secure online account
Convenient Testing
Over 4,500 testing locations nationwide
No appointments necessary – walk in at your convenience
Most visits take less than 15 minutes
No need to provide your reason for testing to lab staff
Simple testing process with minimal discomfort
Why Choose LocalSTDTesting.com
- FDA-approved testing methods
- Same tests used by doctors and hospitals
- CLIA-certified laboratories
- High accuracy rates (>97%)
- Clear, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- No insurance necessary (keeping your testing private)
- HSA/FSA accepted
- Payment plans available with no credit check
- US-based care advisors available 7 days a week
- Free physician consultation if you test positive
- Private, secure access to your results
- Professional guidance available in all 50 states
Our hepatitis C antibody test is highly accurate, with sensitivity greater than 97% and specificity approaching 100%. However, it can take 2-3 months after infection for antibodies to develop, so recent infections may not be detected.
A positive antibody test means you’ve been exposed to the hepatitis C virus at some point, but doesn’t necessarily mean you currently have an active infection. Some people clear the virus naturally, and those who’ve been successfully treated will still have antibodies. Additional testing (HCV RNA) is needed to confirm active infection.
Antibodies to hepatitis C typically develop within 2-3 months after infection. For earlier detection, an HCV RNA test can detect the virus directly within 1-2 weeks after infection.
Yes, with modern direct-acting antiviral medications, hepatitis C can be cured in more than 95% of people. These treatments are typically taken for 8-12 weeks and have minimal side effects compared to older treatments.
Yes. If you test positive for gonorrhea, all of your sexual partners from the past 60 days should be tested and treated to prevent reinfection and further spread of the infection.
While hepatitis C can be transmitted sexually, it’s less common than transmission through blood contact. Sexual transmission is more likely in certain situations, such as rough sex that causes bleeding, sex during menstruation, or in people with HIV or other STIs.
Baby boomers are five times more likely to have hepatitis C than other adults. Many may have been infected decades ago before universal precautions in healthcare and screening of the blood supply were implemented. Most don’t know they’re infected because they have no symptoms.
Yes, the antibody test will remain positive even after successful treatment because your body maintains these antibodies. This is why additional RNA testing is needed to determine if there’s an active infection.
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