Hepatitis C virus (HCV Rapid)

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HCV Rapid test is a quick screening blood test used to detect antibodies against Hepatitis C virus.

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Test Details

Also Known As

HCV Rapid Test, Rapid Anti-HCV Test, Hepatitis C Rapid Antibody Test, HCV Screening Rapid Test, HCV Card Test

Sample Type

Venous blood (serum)

Gender

Male, Female

Age Group

All Ages

Pathology

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The Hepatitis C Virus (HCV Rapid) test is a rapid immunochromatographic assay designed to qualitatively detect antibodies to Hepatitis C virus in blood. It serves as an initial screening test for individuals suspected of HCV exposure.

A positive result indicates that the person has been exposed to HCV at some point, which may represent a current active infection or a past resolved infection. Since antibodies can remain present even after viral clearance, confirmatory testing with HCV RNA PCR is required to determine active infection. The rapid format allows faster clinical decisions, especially in screening programs, emergency settings, and outreach camps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It detects antibodies against Hepatitis C virus.

No, HCV RNA PCR is needed to confirm active infection.

Usually 6–10 weeks after exposure.

No, fasting is not required.

Results are typically available within minutes to a few hours.

Yes, it is widely used for quick and large-scale screening.

Hepatitis C virus (HCV Rapid)