HEPATITIS C VIRAL COMBO Test: Cost, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. It is a serious disease that can lead to liver damage, cirrhosis, and even liver cancer. The virus is transmitted through the blood of an infected person. People who inject drugs, receive blood transfusions or organ transplants, or get tattoos or piercings with unsterilized equipment are at a higher risk of contracting the disease.
The good news is that hepatitis C can be treated with antiviral medications. However, early diagnosis is crucial for successful treatment. DNA Labs India offers the Hepatitis C Viral Combo Test, which is a blood test that detects the presence of the hepatitis C virus in the blood. In this blog, we will discuss the cost of the test, symptoms of hepatitis C, and how it is diagnosed.
HEPATITIS C VIRAL COMBO Test Cost
The Hepatitis C Viral Combo Test cost at DNA Labs India is INR 11500. This test is a combination of two tests – the Hepatitis C Antibody Test and the Hepatitis C RNA Test. The Hepatitis C Antibody Test detects the presence of antibodies produced by the body in response to the hepatitis C virus. The Hepatitis C RNA Test detects the genetic material of the virus in the blood.
The cost of the test may vary depending on the location and laboratory where it is conducted. However, it is important to note that early diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C can prevent serious liver damage and improve overall health outcomes.
Symptoms of Hepatitis C
Many people with hepatitis C do not experience any symptoms for years. However, some people may experience the following symptoms:
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and vomiting
- Muscle and joint pain
- Dark urine
- Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to consult a healthcare professional for testing and diagnosis.
Diagnosis of Hepatitis C
The Hepatitis C Viral Combo Test is the most common test used to diagnose hepatitis C. The test is a blood test that detects the presence of the hepatitis C virus in the blood.
If the test is positive, additional tests may be conducted to determine the extent of liver damage and to help guide treatment decisions. These tests may include:
- Liver function tests
- Ultrasound
- Liver biopsy
It is important to note that early diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C can prevent serious liver damage and improve overall health outcomes. If you believe you may have been exposed to the hepatitis C virus or are experiencing symptoms, consult a healthcare professional for testing and diagnosis.
Conclusion
The Hepatitis C Viral Combo Test is an important tool in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent serious liver damage and improve overall health outcomes. The cost of the test may vary depending on the location and laboratory where it is conducted. If you believe you may have been exposed to the hepatitis C virus or are experiencing symptoms, consult a healthcare professional for testing and diagnosis.
At DNA Labs India, we offer a wide range of DNA testing services, including the Hepatitis C Viral Combo Test. Contact us today for more information.
This test is intended for detection of Genotypes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 with subtypes & as an aid in management of HCV infected patients and is not intended for use in the initial diagnosis or confirmation of HCV infection. This test quantifies HCV RNA of free HCV virions in serum / plasma. 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 Viral Combo Test |
|---|---|
| Sample type | 6 mL (4 mL min.) serum from 2 SSTs OR 6 mL (4 mL min.) plasma from 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes. Separate serum / plasma aseptically within 2 hours of collection. Ship refrigerated or frozen. 12 hours fasting is recommended. |
| Test type | Gastroenterologist |
| Pre-test Information | 12 hours fasting is recommended. |
| Disease | Disorders of Liver |
| Method | Real Time PCR |
| Purpose | *HCV RNA Quantitative Real Time PCR *HCV Genotype |
| Preparation | Room Temperature: NA, Refrigerator:72 hrs, Frozen: 4 weeks |
| Fasting | 12 hours fasting is recommended. |
| Get Reports | Sample Tue / Fri by 11 am; ReportThu / Mon |
| Test Price | INR ₹ 11500 |
Note: We offer free home sample collection for online bookings for Hepatitis C Viral Combo Test and the test costs a special discounted price of 11500 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.
