ANTI HCV By eCLIA

You should get an anti-HCV test by ECLIA if you have jaundice, fatigue, loss of appetite, or abnormal liver tests, or risk factors such as injection drug use, past blood transfusion, dialysis, tattoos, or needle-stick injury. It is also recommended before surgery or blood donation, during pregnancy, and to confirm a positive rapid test result.

No special preparation or fasting is required for an anti-HCV test by ECLIA. Stop biotin supplements 48–72 hours beforehand, as biotin can interfere with ECLIA results. Inform your doctor about any recent exposure, as testing within 8–12 weeks may give a false-negative result, and mention any past hepatitis C treatment.

No, fasting is not required for an anti-HCV test by ECLIA. You can eat and drink normally before giving your sample, and the test can be done at any time of day. However, stop biotin supplements 48–72 hours beforehand, as biotin can interfere with ECLIA results.