Hepatitis C Antibody
The Hepatitis C Antibody (anti-HCV) test detects antibodies to the hepatitis C virus. A positive result means you have been exposed to hepatitis C at some point.
Category: Infectious Disease
Also known as: anti-hcv, hepatitis c antibody, hcv antibody, hep c antibody, hcv ab, anti hcv, hepatitis c antitela
Reference range: 0–1 S/CO (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: S/CO
High values may indicate
A positive (reactive) anti-HCV result indicates past or current hepatitis C infection. A confirmatory RNA test is needed to determine if the infection is active.
Low values may indicate
A negative (non-reactive) anti-HCV result means no hepatitis C antibodies were detected, indicating no exposure to the virus.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a normal Hepatitis C Antibody level?
- A typical reference range for Hepatitis C Antibody is 0–1 S/CO (source: ABIM). Reference ranges vary by laboratory, age, and sex, so always compare against the range on your own lab report.
- What units is Hepatitis C Antibody measured in?
- Hepatitis C Antibody is most commonly reported in S/CO. Labs in different countries may use other units — you can convert between them with BloodId's blood test unit converter.
- Where do Hepatitis C Antibody reference ranges come from?
- BloodId uses ABIM standard reference ranges and educational information from MedlinePlus (see our methodology). Reference ranges still vary by lab, age, and sex, so always compare against your own report.
- Can I track Hepatitis C Antibody over time?
- Yes. Upload results from any lab and BloodId charts your Hepatitis C Antibody over time against its reference range, so you can see whether the trend is rising, falling, or stable.
Related biomarkers
Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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