Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Viral RNA-Quantitative Real-Time PCR

The quantitative test can help you track how much HCV you have in your blood over time or see how well the treatment works to get rid of it. This test shows how many copies of HCV there are in the blood. It is called quantitative HCV RNA PCR. How does it work? It can tell how much genetic material is in a small amount of blood.

A virus is undetectable when the amount in your blood drops to 15 IU/mL or less. At this point, the qualitative test can show whether the virus is gone from your body or if only a small amount is still there.

Why Done? 

The HCV RNA PCR test is used to see if the hepatitis C virus (HCV) is in your blood.

The test can also determine how much is in your blood if you have the virus. It is called the viral load when there are a lot of viruses in your blood.

The HCV RNA PCR test can also help your doctor figure out how best to treat the virus and lower the virus's level. It detects how your body reacts to specific treatments by giving you the test before and after taking certain medicines.

Procedure: 

You'll have blood extracted from an arm vein. 

How does one prepare for the test? 

No preparation is needed.

Required Documents for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Viral RNA-Quantitative Real-Time PCR Test:

• Doctor prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

After Care: 

No particular type of care is required.

Cost of hepatitis c virus (HCV) viral RNA-quantitative real-time PCR test in Delhi: 

The hepatitis c virus (HCV) viral RNA-quantitative real-time PCR test cost varies by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centers like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.