for Veterans and the Public
Associated lab tests - Hepatitis C for Patients
Patients with hepatitis C often have a wide variety of blood tests requested by their provider. In addition to tests of hepatitis C and tests of the liver, you may have tests of your kidney, blood counts, and testing for other infections. Vaccinations to prevent other viral illness may be suggested.
It is especially important to understand these tests if you are taking hepatitis C treatments. Here we explain the meaning of some of the most common blood tests you may want to understand.