Hepatitis C Blood Test

This hepatitis C test is suitable if you want certainty after possible contact with infected blood or if you belong to a risk group. Even if you have no symptoms, testing can be useful, because hepatitis C often remains present for a long time without any clear symptoms.

This test focuses exclusively on hepatitis C and is performed via a blood sample. Unlike urine or smear tests, this test is intended for infections that are transmitted through the blood. It is therefore a targeted test and not a complete STI screening.

We currently do not have any agreements with health insurers. At Homed-IQ we keep our tests as affordable as possible in order to be able to offer an alternative to a visit to, for example, a testing center and/or the GP.

No, this home test only tests for hepatitis C. If you want to test yourself for other STIs, take a look at our other sexual health tests.

If left untreated, chronic hepatitis C can lead to severe liver damage, including cirrhosis (scarring of the liver), liver failure, and liver cancer, which can be deadly.However, with timely treatment, hepatitis C is now largely curable, and early treatment can prevent severe complications from occurring.

Most adults with hepatitis C cannot clear the virus on their own and require treatment. About 25% of people infected with hepatitis C will clear the virus within the first 6 months after infection, without needing treatment. The other 75% will develop chronic hepatitis C, which requires medical treatment to prevent liver damage. If left untreated, the liver inflammation caused by hepatitis C can lead to cirrhosis, a condition in which the liver becomes scarred and cannot function properly. It can also cause liver cancer. Testing and prompt treatment can help individuals avoid long-term health effects from hepatitis C.

If your result is negative and the window phase has passed, then hepatitis C has not been detected. If you have been exposed to risk again at a later date, it is advisable to get tested again or discuss this with your GP.

Hepatitis C is treated using direct-acting antiviral tablets. The tablets are taken for 8 to 12 weeks. Without treatment, most Hepatitis C infections will become chronic and can cause serious liver damage.

After analysis, your blood sample is destroyed in accordance with medical guidelines. The laboratory processes only a unique test code and does not use personal data when handling the sample.

In rare cases, a sample cannot be evaluated, for example if an insufficient amount of blood was collected. In that case, Homed-IQ will contact you and provide instructions for a new sample collection.