Info: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Test in Jamshedpur
| Test Name: | Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) |
| Test Other Names: | Anti-Hepatitis C Virus (Anti-HCV), Hepatitis C Virus Antibody (HCV Ab), Hepatitis C Virus Total (HCV Total) |
| Sample Type: | Blood |
| Pre-test Preparation: | No preparation required |
| Purpose of the Test: | Screening, Followup |
| Test Types: | Rapid Qualitative HCV Test, Quantitative HCV Test (Fully Automated Lab) |
| Rapid Test Offer Price | ₹198 |
| Quantitative Test Offer Price: | ₹450 |
| Lab Name: | Thyrocare |
| Available at: | Thyrocare Aarogyam Centers at Sakchi, Kadma, and Mango in Jamshedpur |
Details of HCV Blood Test in Jamshedpur
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is one of the major causes of liver diseases. It can be either acute or chronic. As data shows, about 3% of the world population is infected by HCV. World Health Organisation suggests that each adult should be tested for HCV antibodies. It is also mandatory to be tested with an Anti-HCV screening test (Reference 1)
Anti-Hepatitis C Virus (anti HCV) or Hepatitis C Virus Antibody (HCV Ab) test is a blood test that detects if you have ever been infected by the HCV virus. The test looks for antibodies in your blood that develops against the virus after infection. It is a screening test (Reference 2) (Reference 3)
In Jamshedpur, you can get an HCV antibody test from most of the diagnosis centers. They offer both rapid card tests and quantitative lab tests for HCV antibody screening. The cost of the test varies from lab to lab.
You can also get a home sample collection for HCV screening tests in Jamshedpur from a few labs.
Labs Offering HCV Test in Jamshedpur
- Thyrocare Aarogyam Center Sakchi
- Appolo Diagnostics Sakchi
- SRL Diagnostics Kashidih
- Thyrocare Aarogyam Center Kadma
- SRL Diagnostics Bistupur
- Dr. Lal Path Labs Bistupur
- Thyrocare Aarogyam Center Mango
- Pathkind Lab Bistupur
- Kumar Pathology Sakchi
- Appolo Diagnostics Adityapur
- Diagno Lab Sakchi
- Biolab Kadma
- Ankur Diagnostics Kadma
- SK Lab Mango
- Thyrocare Aarogyam Center TELCO
- SRL Diagnostics Mango
- Dr. Lal Path Labs Sakchi
- Dubey Clinic and Patholoab Shastrinagar
Other Tests Relevant to HCV Test in Jamshedpur
- HBsAg Blood Test
- Liver Function Test Profile
- Thyroid Function Tests
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- HVC DNA Qualitative PCR
- HCV DNA Quantitative PCR
- HCV RNA PCR