HCV Genotype Test: What You Need to Know

HCV Genotype Test: What You Need to Know Pathology Packages

What is the HCV genotype test?

An HCV genotype test is a blood examination that detects a distinct strain of hepatitis C in the patient’s blood. HCV has six main genotypes which allows the healthcare professional to perform an accurate and effective treatment plan, also to predict consequences of any long-term infection, and assess severe liver damage.

Other names of HCV genotype: hepatitis C, hep C

What to get HCV genotype testing done?

One should consider getting a hepatitis c genotype test done, under below-mentioned conditions-

• Individuals who are engaged with unprotected sexual intercourse
• Mothers who are diagnosed with Hepatitis C during pregnancy, newborns need screening
• Patients receiving kidney dialysis
• Patients infected with HIV infection
• Individuals receiving organ transplants or transfusions of blood

What are the indications for HCV genotyping test?

HCV genotyping test is done to determine hepatitis c, which shows mild symptoms until sever liver damage, commonly includes:

• Fever
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Fatigue and tiredness
• Yellowing of the eyes and skin
• Yellow or dark-colored urine

Under such evident indications, it is highly recommended to consult a healthcare provider for appropriate treatment and medications.

What sample type is required for HCV genotype testing?

Typically, a blood sample is required for HCV genotype testing.

What is the cost/price of HCV genotyping test?

The HCV genotyping test cost in Delhi NCR is very affordable.

At Mahajan Imaging and Labs, the HCV genotyping Blood test is priced at ₹1650 for South Delhi, North Delhi, East Delhi, West Delhi and Central Delhi, Gurugram / Gurgaon, etc.

What is the HCV genotype test used for?

HCV genotype test plays a significant role assessing severe liver damage and its appropriate treatment. HCV genotype identifies a distinct strain of hepatitis c in the infected blood, which also examines any outcomes of a long-term infection in the patient.

What does HCV genotype testing show?

HCV genotype testing plays a primary role in confirming a positive HCV ab result and to study a diagnosis of current HCV infection. This also measures a patient’s baseline viral load before beginning a HCV therapy. Determining whether a patient has developed a sustained virologic response (SVR), and to monitor patient’s response to therapy.

What do HCV genotyping test result mean?

A positive HCV genotype testing indicates that the distinct strain of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) was found in the patient’s blood. For which appropriate treatment and medication will proceed accordingly.

While a negative HCV genotyping test result means that the specific strain of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) was not detected in the sample tested.

Can an HCV genotyping test be performed at home?

A hepatitis c genotyping test can be performed at the patient’s home or at the nearest center by collecting the samples through a home collection facility, allowing easy and convenient access to the HCV genotyping test.

At what locations HCV genotype testing can be conducted?

In addition to home collection, people can visit Mahajan Imaging and Labs centers located in Defence Colony New Delhi, SDA (Safdarjung Development Area) New Delhi, Pusa Road Delhi, Gurugram Haryana, and Bali Nagar Delhi. Home collection is available throughout Delhi NCR.

What HCV genotype level is high?

Generally, HCV genotype level is not measured as high or low, it is done to determine a specific strain of hepatitis c in the patient’s blood. There are six primary types of genotypes, among which some are associated with a higher risk of severe liver damage.

Which HCV genotype is most common?

Genotype 1 (particularly subtypes 1a and 1b) and genotype 3 of HCV are the most common genotype, which is typically associated higher risk of compilations of diseases and infections such as, higher risk of hepatocellular carcinoma, rapid progression of liver damage and elevated rates of steatosis; an accumulation of fat stored in the liver.

What is the preparation required by a patient for HCV genotype testing?

Generally, no special preparation is required for a HCV genotype testing.

How many genotypes are there in hepatitis c (HCV)?

HCV genotype is a strain for hepatitis c virus. There are a total 6 genotypes of hepatitis c virus.