Hepatitis C Antibody (Anti-HCV)

Infectious Disease

Normal Reference Ranges

Adult

Negative Qualitative

Pediatric

Negative Qualitative

Clinical Significance

Screening test for Hepatitis C. A positive result must be followed by HCV RNA PCR to distinguish between active vs resolved infection.

Causes of High

  • Current Hepatitis C infection
  • Past/Resolved Hepatitis C infection

Causes of Low

  • Normal finding