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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.
Hepatitis C tests are used to screen for and diagnose a hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, to guide therapy and/or to monitor the treatment of an HCV infection.An HCV antibody test is used to screen for infection. It detects the presence of antibodies to the virus, indicating exposure to HCV.This test cannot distinguish between someone with an active or a previous HCV infection.he HCV antibody test may be performed as part of an acute viral hepatitis panel to determine which of the most common hepatitis viruses is causing a person's symptoms. The following tests may be used to diagnose a current infection and to guide and monitor treatment: