blood work for hepatitis c
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 âHCV 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.