This is a blood test for hepatitis C antibodies (anti-HCV).

 Why do this test? This is a screening test to see if a person has hepatitis C or has had it in the past. If it is positive, then the person usually needs an extra test to find out if they have the infection now.

Time taken: 1 working day *

  Results of your hepatitis C antibody test will be e-mailed to you with a doctor's explanation of what the result means.

* Indicative timings only. Actual result may be earlier or slightly later.