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What is a hepatitis C antibody test?
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If my hepatitis C antibody test is positive, do I definitely have active infection?
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A positive hepatitis C antibody test indicates exposure to HCV at some point, but it does not distinguish past cleared infection from current infection. HCV RNA testing is used to determine current infection.
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