Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody LabCorp

The Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody test is used to assess the exposure to the hepatitis C virus infection and test blood safety. It can help diagnose HCV infection to then guide therapy and/or monitor the treatment of a HCV infection. It detects the presence of antibodies to the virus, indicating exposure to HCV. The test cannot distinguish whether someone has an active or a previous HCV infection. The HCV antibody test may be performed as part of an acute viral hepatitis panel to determine which of the most common hepatitis viruses is causing a person's symptoms.