Hepatitis C is a common type of viral hepatitis in the United States. It is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus. The virus is spread when blood from an infected person enters the body of an uninfected person. A HCV antibody test will show if you have been infected.
Schedule a Hepatitis C screening by contacting your primary care physician.
Who should consider this screening
- Men and women 18+ should get screened once in a lifetime
- Women should be tested during each pregnancy
- Children born to an infected mother should be tested
About this screening
- Many people do not know they are living with the Hepatitis C virus, as there are not always symptoms.
- Hepatitis C can lead to liver problems, like scarring and cancer, if left untreated.
- If detected, Hepatitis C is curable with medication.
Scheduling a screening
If you have a primary care provider, schedule an appointment with them. If you need to establish care with a primary care provider, click here to view all of our PCPs currently accepting new patients.