Ig G antibodies to HCV are general antibodies that appear in the blood when you are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Detection of these antibodies is used to screen for infection. The test detects recombinant antigens (c200, NS5) and the synthetic peptide c22, which is an early indicator of HCV infection.

Anti-HCV antibodies can persist in the body for 8-10 years after infection, decreasing in concentration over time. They can also be detected in children born to infected mothers and in patients after blood transfusion.

Indications for prescription:

• Elevated AlAT and AsAT levels
• Preparation for surgery
• Parenteral manipulations
• Preparation for pregnancy
• Unprotected sexual intercourse, frequent change of sexual partners
• Injecting or intranasal drug use
• Hemodialysis procedures or staying on hemodialysis
• Transfusion of donor blood and its components
• Clinical signs of HCV: Liver cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, elevated liver function tests, gastrointestinal diseases
• People living with HIV
• Tattoos, piercings
• Medical care without proper infection control

Patient preparation rules:

• 4 hours before collection: refrain from eating, exclude fatty foods
• You can drink water
• Children under 1 year old: preferably take before feeding or with the longest possible pause between feedings

Turnaround time: 24 hours