Types

• Hepatitis C (HCV) is a virus that causes an infection of the liver marked by liver inflammation and damage. HCV is spread when contaminated blood enters the body, primarily through sharing needles and syringes .The biochemical changes occurring in the Hepatitis C infected persons are increased levels of serum transaminases. It is also calle...

Description

OD Ratio

• Negative : ≤ 0.90
• Equivocal : 0.91-1.10
• Positive : ≥ 1.11

When to get Tested

• When there is s/s of acute hepatitis
• When there is s/s of chronic hepatitis
• When there is s/s of liver carcinoma
• In new born babies-When mother is having hepatitis c infection

Elevated Level

Decreased Level