It would be highly unlikely not to have a positive hepititis C blood test if you had had hepititis for 20 years. (However, just to be clear, standard types of blood test, such as "full blood counts" do not test for Hep C. The only blood test that does test for Hep C is the Hep C blood test).
Although it would depend slightly on how often you were having the blood test done; there is a very small chance of a test being postitive when the patient is negative, and the same change of the test being negative when the person is positive. If you just had the one test done, the result is mainly accurate, however without another 1 or 2 done in subsequent years is difficult to conculsively establish that the first one was utterly accurate.
For example, if you had a sequence of (let P=positive and N=negative)
PNN, it would be more likely that you were not carrying hep C than carrying Hep C.
If the sequence was NPN, it's still more likely that you're not carrying hep C, although you may be asked to have another test, just to make sure.
Whereas NNP, you're GP may ask you to get the test redone, just to be sure.
It is a blood test.
It is a blood test.
A simple blood test can determine whether or not you have hepatitis B.
No, chronic Hepatitis C does not directly cause a false positive blood alcohol test. However, some studies suggest that individuals with liver disease, including those with chronic Hepatitis C, may metabolize alcohol differently, leading to higher blood alcohol levels and potentially causing false positive results on certain tests. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider for accurate interpretation of test results.
No.
no its not your smelly fecalysis test. .. blood test is the only test.
I'm not sure if there is a home test or not for Hepatitis C, but this is not something to be taken lightly. I would HIGHLY recommend that you speak with your physician. A simple blood test can determine if you have Hepatitis. If you have the slightest inclination that you may have Hepatitis, please get tested. Hepatitis C may lay dormant in your liver for decades, and the damage may be done before you have any symptoms.
Approximately 20,000 infants are born each year to mothers who test positive for the hepatitis B virus.
No. hepatitis A antibodies screening is not required by the FDA for volunteer blood donations. However, any donor giving a specific history of Hepatitis A is permanently deferred as a volunteer blood donor, per FDA guidelines Sources: FDA.gov AABB.org
There is no blood tested in a urine test.
yes. if you are having acute hepatitis with Australia antigen positive it can later become negative.
The Hep C Virus Ab test detects antibodies to the Hepatitis C virus in the blood. It is used to screen for past or current Hepatitis C infection. A positive result may indicate exposure to the virus, while further testing is needed to confirm active infection.