Hepatitis C Antibody Test (Anti-HCV-Ig)

Hepatitis C antibodies are caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV). After the body was infected with HCV, antibodies appeared in the serum later. When you draw blood, you should relax your mind, avoid the contraction of blood vessels caused by fear, and increase the difficulty of blood collection. Basic Information Specialist classification: Infectious disease examination and classification: immunological examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: Normally anti-HCIgM negative, anti-HCIgG negative. Positive: Prompt abnormalities, hepatitis C patients. Tips: If there is local congestion, use a warm towel after 24 hours to promote absorption. Normal value Anti-HCIgM negative, anti-HCIgG negative. Clinical significance Anti-HCV-IgA is a reliable indicator for the diagnosis, prognosis and efficacy of hepatitis C. Acute hepatitis C is mostly anti-HCIgM type, and this patient may be highly chronic. Chronic hepatitis C is mostly anti-HCIgG type. Therefore, the detection of anti-HCIgG is an important indicator for the determination of acute and chronic hepatitis C. In the recovery phase, the anti-HCV is mostly IgG type, and the titer is low. Precautions First, the precautions before blood draw: 1, do not eat too greasy, high-protein food the day before the blood, to avoid heavy drinking. The alcohol content in the blood directly affects the test results. 2. After 8 pm on the day before the medical examination, you should start fasting for 12 hours to avoid affecting the test results. 3, should relax when taking blood, to avoid the contraction of blood vessels caused by fear, increase the difficulty of blood collection. Second, after blood draw should pay attention to: 1. After blood is drawn, local compression is required at the pinhole for 3-5 minutes to stop bleeding. Note: Do not rub, so as not to cause subcutaneous hematoma. 2, the pressing time should be sufficient. There is a difference in clotting time for each person, and some people need a little longer to clotting. Therefore, when the surface of the skin appears to be bleeding, the compression is stopped immediately, and the blood may be infiltrated into the skin due to incomplete hemostasis. Therefore, the compression time is longer to completely stop bleeding. If there is a tendency to bleed, the compression time should be extended. 3, after the blood draw symptoms of fainting such as: dizziness, vertigo, fatigue, etc. should immediately lie down, drink a small amount of syrup, and then undergo a physical examination after the symptoms are relieved. 4. If there is localized congestion, use a warm towel after 24 hours to promote absorption. 3. Please inform the doctor about the recent medication and special physiological changes before the test. Inspection process Blood test. Use the PCR method. Not suitable for the crowd There are no taboos. Adverse reactions and risks There are no related complications and hazards.

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