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Anti-HCV

Antibody to hepatitis C virus

Antibody to hepatitis C virus, indicating current or past exposure; it does not by itself establish current infection.

Overview

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Anti-HCV is an against hepatitis C. It shows that a person has been exposed, but not whether the is still there.

Quick Facts

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MeasuresAntibodies against hepatitis C virus
CategoryAntibody · HCV serology
Interpretation limitAnti-HCV alone does not establish current infection: a reactive result can reflect current infection, resolved infection, or false positivity. HCV RNA testing identifies current infection.

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OrganismHepatitis C virusantibody toDiseaseHepatitis Cmarker for
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Anti-HCV · BiomarkerANTIBODY TO →Hepatitis C virus · Organism
Anti-HCV · BiomarkerMARKER FOR →Hepatitis C · Disease

Recommended Reading

Trusted references for learning more about Anti-HCV.

guideClinical Screening and Diagnosis for Hepatitis CCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
Research Claims

Anti-HCV alone does not establish current infection: a reactive result can reflect current infection, resolved infection, or false positivity. HCV RNA testing identifies current infection.

Anti-HCV persists after spontaneous clearance or cure and does not protect against reinfection, so HCV RNA is required to diagnose current infection.