{"product_id":"hepatitis-c-hcv-antibody-by-rapid-card-serum","title":"Hepatitis C - HCV Antibody - by Rapid Card, Serum","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"h5fm9x\" data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"121\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eHepatitis C (HCV) Antibody – Rapid Card, Serum (H0010C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1wcyos3\" data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"144\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"144\"\u003eTest Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eThe Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody test by Rapid Card is a quick screening test used to detect antibodies against HCV in the blood. It helps identify whether a person has been exposed to the virus, which primarily affects the liver and can lead to both acute and chronic infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eThis rapid test method delivers faster preliminary results, making it useful for early screening, routine health checks, and pre-surgical evaluations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"586\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mvoiss\" data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"622\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eWhy This Test is Important\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eHepatitis C often shows no symptoms in its early stages but can silently damage the liver over time. Early detection helps prevent complications such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"875\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sfm13m\" data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eChronic liver disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14jneyw\" data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eLiver cirrhosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a2erws\" data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eLiver failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lnhuwu\" data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eIncreased risk of liver cancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"880\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15uq29q\" data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"911\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eWho Should Get Tested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x00rnv\" data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eIndividuals with a history of blood transfusion (especially before 2002)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lbxwyq\" data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003ePeople with unexplained liver abnormalities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8km48e\" data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eHealthcare workers exposed to blood or needle injuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eddaaz\" data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eIndividuals with multiple sexual partners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n0dnko\" data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003ePatients undergoing dialysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dg9mn6\" data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003eThose with symptoms like fatigue, jaundice, or abdominal discomfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"dnpq4x\" data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eSymptoms of Hepatitis C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eMany people remain asymptomatic, but possible signs include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eshj4t\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eFatigue and weakness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19jg80a\" data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eLoss of appetite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4jko35\" data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eNausea or vomiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uvzxfl\" data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eYellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11zjbip\" data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003eDark urine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"679new\" data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eJoint pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1y8t1e7\" data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003eTest Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1iraeds\" data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eSample Type: Serum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pnnaid\" data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003eMethod: Rapid Card (Immunochromatographic Assay)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16lvfrl\" data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003eResult Time: Quick screening results (same day or within hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"qexy9t\" data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eUnderstanding the Results\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yyosec\" data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eNegative Result:\u003c\/strong\u003e No detectable HCV antibodies (no exposure or early stage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xr1rbt\" data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003ePositive Result:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indicates exposure to HCV; 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