Hepatitis is liver inflammation. The liver is an important organ because it processes nutrients, filters blood, and fights infections. When the liver becomes inflamed or damaged, its function can suffer. Hepatitis can be caused by excessive alcohol consumption, toxins, certain medications, and certain medical conditions.

Hepatitis viruses are the most common cause of hepatitis in the world, but it can also be caused by other infections, toxic substances and autoimmune diseases. Hepatitis viruses are classified into five types: A, B, C, D, and E.

There are the Following Tests in Hepatitis Profile 2:

• HCV QUANT. & GENOTYPE
• ANTI HCV Antibody

1. HCV Quantitative. & Genotyping Test - The genotype of HCV is mostly determined for diagnosis by sequencing the genomic nucleotide sequence or by kit-based assays that use complementary probes to report the genotype present in a specimen.
2. ANTI HCV Antibody Test - The HCV antibody test, also known as the anti-HCV test, detects antibodies to the hepatitis C virus in blood. Antibodies are chemicals that are released into the bloodstream when a person becomes infected. Test results can take several days to several weeks to arrive.

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