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Hepatitis C Virus(HCV) Quantitative PCR

Parameters1 tested
SampleBlood
FastingNot required
Report in2-3 days

How to prepare

No fasting needed

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Good to know

No special preparation needed.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn 2-3 days

About this test

HCV RNA PCR measures the amount of hepatitis C virus in blood. It confirms active infection and shows whether treatment has cured it.

Why is this test done?

  • Confirm active hepatitis C after a positive antibody test
  • Measure viral load before treatment
  • Confirm cure 12 weeks after treatment

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Positive anti-HCV test
  • Raised liver enzymes
  • Tiredness or jaundice

Normal range

HCV RNA Not detected IU/mL

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

A detectable viral load means active hepatitis C infection.

Common reasons
  • Active hepatitis C

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Blood sample taken

    A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

Frequently asked questions

It means the virus has been cleared (cure).

No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.

Your report is usually ready in 2-3 days after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a blood sample. No special preparation needed.

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