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Find HelpOver 100,000 people across Australia still have hepatitis C* – some don’t know they have it. If you think you might be at risk for hep C, it’s very important to get tested. This is because hep C is now easy to cure since the new treatments became available in 2016. The only way to find out if you have hep C is to get tested.
There are a few different blood tests that will tell you if you have hep C. You should ask your doctor for a hep C test if any of these circumstances apply to you:
If you live in NSW and think you should get tested for hep C, search our services Directory to find a hep C testing doctor near you.
Many people don’t feel sick when they first get hep C. If you are exposed to hep C, your body will try and fight the virus for 6 months. 1 in 4 people will clear hep C in those first 6 months.
People who don’t clear their hep C will have what’s called ‘chronic hep C’. You can get tested for hep C straight after you think you have been exposed, but you will need to go back for another test after 12 weeks and possibly again at 6 months.
You might be able to access testing and healthcare via your computer or phone. Click here to learn more about Telehealth and Hep C >>
Testing for hep C starts off with a hep C antibody test. This test looks for human antibodies – something that your body produces to fight the virus. If your hep C antibody test result is “positive”, then it means you have been exposed to the hep C virus at some point.
If you get a “positive” antibody result, then your sample of blood is tested again using a PCR test (PCR stands for polymerase chain reaction). This test looks for parts of the actual hep C virus. If the PCR test result is “positive” it means that you have hep C. Have a look at our Hep C Testing chart for more info on hep C tests.
Dried Blood Spot (DBS) testing uses drops of blood from the end of your finger. It doesn’t use a needle and syringe and you can do it free of charge in the privacy of your home (you can watch a video about the process, here >>). Your details and the results are kept private. If your test result shows you have hep C, the nurses who give your results can help you access hep C treatment and cure.
For more information click here for our DBS page >>
If you’d like more information about hep C testing, you can use any of our free resources below:
Alternatively, you can book an appointment with your doctor for more information about hepatitis C.
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