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Hepatitis C Antibody

HCV Ab Anti-HCV Hepatitis C Serology
Serum (SST) Reactive/Non-reactive

About this test

Screens for exposure to hepatitis C virus. Does not distinguish acute from chronic or resolved infection. Confirmed by HCV RNA (viral load).

Reference Ranges

Sex Age Range Notes
All All ages See notes Non-reactive is normal

Clinical Interpretation

Low / Decreased
Non-reactive — HCV infection unlikely unless within 12-week window period.
High / Increased
Reactive — prior or current HCV infection. Confirm with HCV RNA; if undetectable with reactive Ab, may indicate resolved infection.
Specimen
Serum (SST)
Reporting Unit
Reactive/Non-reactive
Category
🦠 Microbiology

⚠ Clinical Note
Reference ranges are indicative. Always interpret results in the context of the individual patient and local laboratory reference intervals, which may vary.