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1 A hepatitis C virus test. 2  This is a blood test that looks for antibodies against the hepatitis C virus. 3  It shows whether you have been exposed to the virus. 4  A rapid test is available that gives results in 20 minutes. 5  A blood test that looks for the genetic material (RNA) of the hepatitis C virus.
Screening for hepatitis C begins with a blood test that checks for the presence of HCV antibodies. HCV antibodies indicate the presence of the hepatitis C virus. If no HCV antibodies are found, the test result is considered to be âHCV antibody nonreactive.â No further testing or actions are required.However, if you feel strongly that you might have been exposed to HCV, another test may be ordered.he test for hepatitis C antibodies, as well as follow-up blood tests, can be done in most labs that perform routine blood work. A regular blood sample will be taken and analyzed. No special steps, such as fasting, are needed on your part.