Hepatitis C Viral Load (RT PCR)

The Hepatitis C Viral Load test, performed via Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR), is a highly sensitive molecular test used to detect and quantify the amount of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA the blood of patient.

Unlike the HCV Antibody test, which only shows if you have ever been exposed to the virus, the Viral Load test confirms if the virus is currently active and replicating in your body.