HCV Antibody - Immunochromatography in Faridabad
Understanding HCV Antibody - Immunochromatography in Faridabad
What is HCV Antibody - Immunochromatography in Faridabad?
An HCV Antibody - Immunochromatography test is a diagnostic test that detects the antibodies the body makes in response to hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It is available at an affordable price in Faridabad with Tata 1mg labs. HCV commonly infects the liver and may result in liver damage if not recognized or treated timely. This infection spreads when you come in contact with an infected person's blood, open wounds, or body fluids. It can also spread through sexual contact, sharing needles, syringes, or any drug-injection equipment, or during childbirth from the mother to the baby.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends testing people at an increased risk of an HCV infection. Symptoms of a recent HCV infection include fever, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, abdominal pain, dark urine, light-colored stools, joint pain, and jaundice. If you have come in contact with an already infected person or show any of the above symptoms, get tested with a HCV Antibody - Immunochromatography test without any delay to prevent complications.
What does HCV Antibody - Immunochromatography measure?
An HCV Antibody - Immunochromatography test determines if HCV has infected you and helps your doctor guide your treatment. HCV causes liver inflammation and is classified into acute hepatitis infection and chronic hepatitis infection.
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Acute hepatitis C: This occurs in the first six months after exposure to the hepatitis C virus. In the early stage of the infection, acute hepatitis C is mild and may cause no symptoms. For this reason, most people do not know they have this infection.
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Chronic hepatitis C: If your body cannot fight off the virus, you can develop a chronic hepatitis C infection. Progression from acute to chronic hepatitis C is common, occurring in 75-85% of patients. Detecting chronic hepatitis C early is important to prevent future complications, such as liver failure, and initiate effective treatment.
Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about HCV Antibody - Immunochromatography in Faridabad
Frequently Asked Questions about HCV Antibody - Immunochromatography in Faridabad
Q. What is the full form of HCV?
Q. What is an Anti-HCV test?
Q. What are the commonly used hepatitis C tests?
Q. What are the early symptoms of a hepatitis C infection?
Q. Is there a vaccine for hepatitis C?
Q. Can hepatitis C be spread through food or water?
Q. How is hepatitis C infection transmitted?
Q. What does a positive HCV Antibody test result mean?
Q. What are the additional tests required if the hepatitis C virus total antibody test result is positive?
Q. Can I schedule an online booking for an HCV Antibody test in Faridabad?
Q. Is an HCV Antibody test eligible for home sample collection in Faridabad?
Q. What is the procedure to book a Hepatitis C Virus Antibody test with Tata 1mg Labs in Faridabad?
Q. How much does an HCV Antibody test cost in Faridabad?
Q. What is the estimated turnaround time for the results of an HCV Antibody test in Faridabad?
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References
- Hepatitis C (no date) World Health Organization. World Health Organization. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2023]. Available from: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hepatitis-c
- Alcohol and hepatitis C (no date) National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2023]. Available from: https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/arh25-4/245-254.htm
- Healthdirect. Hepatitis C [Internet]. 2022 July [Accessed 28 Feb. 2023]. Available from: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/hepatitis-c
- Rochester.edu. Hepatitis C Antibody [Internet]. University of Rochester Medical Center; [Accessed 28 Feb. 2023]. Available from: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=167&contentid=hepatitis_c_antibody
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