{"product_id":"hepatitis-c","title":"Hepatitis C (Serology)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Hepatitis C?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHepatitis C is an infectious liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It can cause both acute and chronic hepatitis, varying in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe, lifelong condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy should you get tested for Hepatitis C?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting for Hepatitis C is important because many people with the virus do not experience symptoms until the liver is already damaged. Early detection can help prevent serious health problems resulting from long-term infection and can prevent the spread of the virus to others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does the test indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Hepatitis C test looks for antibodies against HCV in your blood, which indicates whether you have ever been infected with the virus. A positive test may be further investigated to determine if the infection is active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a high Hepatitis C level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high level of Hepatitis C antibodies suggests a current or previous infection. In the case of an active infection, this means the virus is still present in your body and potentially damaging your liver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a low Hepatitis C level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low or non-detectable level of Hepatitis C antibodies may mean that you are not infected with the virus, or that your body has cleared the virus, which sometimes occurs with an acute Hepatitis C infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHepatitis C ab. (anti-HCV)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47705673040218,"sku":"","price":41.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/HepatitisC.png?v=1755941821","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/nl\/products\/hepatitis-c","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}