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