RNA HCV (Hepatitis C virus) — PCR, qualitative
Qualitative PCR for Hepatitis C virus RNA detection. Confirms infection including early stages and asymptomatic cases.
Biomaterial: Venous blood
Draw blood fasting
Exclude alcohol 24 hours before
Inform physician of all medications taken
Suspected acute/chronic Hepatitis C; contact with infected; asymptomatic liver enzyme elevation; pregnant women; donor screening; pre-surgical preparation; risk group monitoring.
Positive — HCV detected; confirms infection.
Negative — not detected or below sensitivity threshold.
Final interpretation by physician.
Recommended physicians: Infectious disease specialist, Hepatologist, General Practitioner, Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Surgeon.