HEPATITIS C MONITORING PANEL Test: Cost, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Hepatitis C is a viral infection that affects the liver. It is caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and can lead to serious liver problems if left untreated. The HEPATITIS C MONITORING PANEL test is a blood test that measures the amount of HCV in the blood. This test helps in monitoring the progression of the disease and the effectiveness of the treatment. In this blog, we will discuss the cost, symptoms, and diagnosis of the HEPATITIS C MONITORING PANEL test.
Cost of HEPATITIS C MONITORING PANEL Test
The cost of the HEPATITIS C MONITORING PANEL test in India is INR 11,000. However, the cost may vary depending on the location and the laboratory where the test is conducted. It is advisable to check with the laboratory beforehand for the exact cost of the test.
Symptoms of Hepatitis C
Most people with Hepatitis C do not experience any symptoms in the early stages of the disease. However, as the disease progresses, the following symptoms may appear:
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Joint pain
- Abdominal pain
- Dark urine
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to consult a doctor and get tested for Hepatitis C.
Diagnosis of Hepatitis C
The HEPATITIS C MONITORING PANEL test is one of the tests used to diagnose Hepatitis C. The test measures the amount of HCV in the blood. Other tests that may be conducted to diagnose Hepatitis C include:
- HCV antibody test
- HCV RNA test
- Liver function tests
- Liver biopsy
If you are diagnosed with Hepatitis C, your doctor will recommend a treatment plan based on the severity of the disease and your overall health. Treatment may include antiviral medication and lifestyle changes such as a healthy diet and exercise.
Conclusion
The HEPATITIS C MONITORING PANEL test is an important tool in monitoring the progression of Hepatitis C and the effectiveness of the treatment. If you are experiencing any symptoms of Hepatitis C, it is important to consult a doctor and get tested for the disease. The cost of the test may vary depending on the location and the laboratory where the test is conducted. However, it is a small price to pay for the early detection and treatment of the disease.
At DNA Labs India, we offer a wide range of tests including the HEPATITIS C MONITORING PANEL test. Our state-of-the-art laboratories and experienced technicians ensure accurate and timely results. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
This test is intended for use as an aid in management of HCV infected patients and is not intended for use in the initial diagnosis or confirmation of HCV infection. HCV RNA is a marker of viral replication and persistence is associated with disease progression. This test can be used to monitor response to therapy.
| Test Name | Hepatitis C Monitoring Panel Test |
|---|---|
| Sample type | 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube AND 3 mL (2 mL min.) plasma from 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes AND 3 mL (2 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Separate plasma within 2 hours of collection. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. 12 hours fasting is recommended. Hemolysed specimens are not acceptable. |
| Test type | Gastroenterologist |
| Pre-test Information | 12 hours fasting is recommended. |
| Disease | Disorders of Liver |
| Method | DPD, Electrical Impedence, VCS, IFCC, Real Time PCR , Compensated Jaffe’s Reaction IDMS Traceable, Urease UV |
| Purpose | *HCV RNA Quantitative Real Time PCR *CBC *ALT (SGPT) *AST (SGOT) *Creatinine, serum *Bilirubin, direct *Bilirubin, total *Urea, serum |
| Preparation | Room Temperature: NA, Refrigerator:48 hrs, Frozen: NA |
| Fasting | 12 hours fasting is recommended. |
| Get Reports | Sample Tue / Fri by 11 am; ReportThu / Mon |
| Test Price | INR ₹ 11000 |
Note: We offer free home sample collection for online bookings for Hepatitis C Monitoring Panel Test and the test costs a special discounted price of 11000 INR across India. The cities where this service is available include Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Surat, Pune, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Nagpur, Indore, Thane, Bhopal, Visakhapatnam, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Patna, Vadodara, Ghaziabad, Ludhiana, Agra, Nashik, Faridabad, Meerut, Rajkot, Kalyan-Dombivali, Vasai-Virar, Varanasi, Srinagar, Aurangabad, Dhanbad, Amritsar, Navi Mumbai, Prayagraj, Howrah, Ranchi, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Coimbatore, Vijayawada, Jodhpur, Madurai, Raipur, Kota, Guwahati, Chandigarh, Thiruvananthapuram, Solapur, Hubballi-Dharwad, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruppur, Moradabad, Mysore, Bareily, Gurgaon, Aligarh, Jalandhar, Bhubaneswar, Salem, Mira-Bhayandar, Warangal , Guntur , Bhiwandi, Saharanpur, Gorakhpur, Bikaner, Amravati, Noida, Jamshedpur, Bhilai, Cuttack, Firozabad, Kochi, Nellore , Bhavnagar, Dehradun, Durgapur, Asansol, Rourkela, Nanded, Kolhapur, Ajmer, Akola, Gulbarga, Jamnagar, Ujjain, Loni, Siliguri, Jhansi, Ulhasnagar, Jammu, Sangli-Miraj & Kupwad, Mangalore, Erode10, Belgaum, Ambattur, Tirunelveli, Malegaon, Gaya, Jalgaon, Udaipur, Maheshtala, Davanagere, Kozhikode, Kurnool, Rajpur Sonarpur, Rajahmundry , Bokaro, South Dumdum, Bellary, Patiala, Gopalpur, Agartala, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarnagar, Bhatpara, Panihati, Latur, Dhule, Tirupati , Rohtak, Korba, Bhilwara, Berhampur, Muzaffarpur, Ahmednagar, Mathura, Kollam, Avadi, Kadapa, Kamarhati, Sambalpur, Bilaspur, Shahjahanpur, Satara, Bijapur, Rampur, Shivamogga, Chandrapur, Junagadh, Thrissur, Alwar, Bardhaman, Kulti, Kakinada, Nizamabad, Parbhani, Tumkur, Khammam, Ozhukarai, Bihar Sharif, Panipat, Darbhanga, Bally, Aizawl, Dewas, Ichalkaranji, Karnal, Bathinda, Jalna, Eluru, Kirari Suleman Nagar, Barasat, Purnia, Satna, Mau, Sonipat, Farrukhabad, Sagar, Rourkela, Durg, Imphal, Ratlam, Hapur, Arrah, Karimnagar, Anantapur, Etawah, Ambernath, North Dumdum, Bharatpur, Begusarai, New Delhi, Gandhidham, Baranagar, Tiruvottiyur, Puducherry, Sikar, Thoothukudi, Rewa, Mirzapur, Raichur, Pali, Ramagundam , Haridwar, Vijayanagaram, Katihar, Nagarcoil, Sri Ganganagar, Karawal Nagar, Mango, Thanjavur, Bulandshahr, Uluberia, Murwara, Sambhal, Singrauli, Nadiad, Secunderabad, Naihati, Yamunanagar, Bidhan Nagar, Pallavaram, Bidar, Munger, Panchkula, Burhanpur, Raurkela Industrial Township, Kharagpur, Dindigul, Gandhinagar, Hospet, Nangloi Jat, Malda, Ongole, Deoghar, Chapra, Haldia, Khandwa, Nandyal, Chittoor , Morena, Amroha, Anand, Bhind, Bhalswa Jahangir Pur, Madhyamgram, Bhiwani, Navi Mumbai Panvel Raigad, Baharampur, Ambala, Morvi, Fatehpur, Rae Bareli, Khora, Bhusawal, Orai, Bahraich, Vellore, Mahesana, Sambalpur, Raiganj, Sirsa, Danapur, Serampore, Sultan Pur Majra, Guna, Jaunpur, Panvel, Shivpuri, Surendranagar Dudhrej, Unnao, Hugli and Chinsurah, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Machilipatnam, Shimla, Adoni, Tenali, Proddatur, Saharsa, Hindupur, Sasaram, Hajipur, Bhimavaram, Dehri, Madanapalle, Siwan, Bettiah, Guntakal, Srikakulam, Motihari, Dharmavaram, Gudivada, Narasaraopet, Bagaha, Miryalaguda, Tadipatri, Kishanganj, Karaikudi, Suryapet, Jamalpur, Kavali, Tadepalligudem, Amaravati, Buxar, Jehanabad, Aurangabad.
