ANTI HEPATITIS C ANTIBODY(ANTI HCV) TEST

A hepatitis C antibody test is used to find out if you are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). When your body is infected with a virus, it makes antibodies to fight the virus. The hepatitis C antibody test looks for antibodies that the body makes in response to the presence of HCV. HCV infects the liver, often causing inflammation and damage. It can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer. It's more common in developing nations.