Medical Health Issues

Health Issue: Hepatitis C

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