Rapid Home Test for
Hepatitis C (HCV Ab)
Home Bio Test Hepatitis C rapid test determines if antibodies to the
hepatitis B virus exist in your body. This test is easy-to-use in your
own home and guarantees complete confidentiality.
The Silent Killer, Hepatitis C is a growing public health concern. Home
Bio Test gives you a way to obtain a confidential answer to the
question of your own Hepatitis status.
The HCV Ab (also called Anti-HCV) test detects the
presence of antibodies to the virus,
indicating exposure to HCV. These tests cannot tell if you still have
an active viral infection, only that you were exposed to the virus in
the past. The test is reported as “positive” or “negative.”
Accuracy:
Home Bio Test rapid Hepatitis tests are greater than 99% accurate as
demonstrated in multi-center clinical trials. They are the same tests
used by doctors and hospitals.
Who Should Get Tested?
Anyone who may have been exposed to hepatitis B through a blood
transfusion or organ transplant before 1992; anyone who has had
occupational exposure including healthcare work or military service;
anyone that may have been exposed through sexual contact with someone
known to be hepatitis B; and anyone that may have taken non-prescribed
drugs or steroids by needle. Over 4 million Americans are infected.
Why Get Tested?
Early detection is important in determining appropriate treatments.
Anyone who is infected with hepatitis C should refrain from drinking
alcohol to avoid further liver damage.
This product was added to our catalog on Friday 23 October, 2009.
