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Hepatitis C Tests & Diagnosis

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

Hepatitis C is often found during blood tests for a routine physical or other medical procedure.

* Elevated liver enzymes
* ELISA assay to detect hepatitis C antibody
* Hepatitis C PCR test
* Hepatitis C genotype. Six genotypes exist. Most Americans have genotype 1 infection, which is the most difficult to treat.
* Hepatitis virus serology
* Liver biopsy

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