• Useful for:

  The Hepatitis C (HCV) test detects the virus responsible for hepatitis C, a blood-borne viral infection that causes inflammation and can potentially damage the liver.

• Method Name: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
• Other Common Names: HCV
• Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 8019
• Fasting or other requirements: N/A
• Specimen Type: Serum/Plasma
• Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
• Specimen Volume: 1 ml
• Specimen retention time: 7 days
• Report Available: 2-3 working days