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Hepatitis C: HCV antibodies

The hepatitis C virus (HCV), first identified in 1989, is a leading cause of liver disease and a major healthcare concern with over 170 million persons (roughly 3 % of the human population), infected worldwide. Due to the high rate of asymptomatic infections, clinical diagnosis is difficult and screening assays are of major importance. Infection with HCV can lead to acute and chronic hepatitis disease. Anti‑HCV antibody tests are used alone or in combination with other tests (e.g. HCV‑RNA) to detect an infection with hepatitis C virus and to identify blood and blood products of individuals infected with HCV.

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