Prueba de detección de hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a contagious viral disease that causes liver inflammation. If left untreated, it can lead to liver damage.*
The hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads through contact with the blood of an infected person. Many people with HCV can live with it for years without becoming ill. However, the virus can still damage the liver without noticeable symptoms.
MinuteClinic® locations can perform hepatitis C screenings.
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Los servicios están disponibles en MinuteClinic (también hay Atención Médica Virtual disponible) y CVS Pharmacy®
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When should a hepatitis C screening be done?
Ciertos grupos de personas corren mayor riesgo de transmisión del virus de la hepatitis C (VHC). Those who should be screened for hepatitis C* include the following:
- Health care workers who have had a needlestick injury
- People born between 1945 and 1965
- People who have (or have had) a sexual partner with hepatitis C
- People who received an organ transplant or blood transfusion before 1992 or clotting factors before 1987
- People who use or have used a needle to inject drugs
- People who were born to a mother with hepatitis C
- People with chronic liver disease or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- People with tattoos or body piercings that were performed with unsterilized equipment
What happens during a hepatitis C screening?
The typical screening method for hepatitis C is an antibody test. When harmful foreign microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses, enter the body, the immune system creates proteins called antibodies. Each antibody is tailored to fight a specific microorganism. The hepatitis C antibody test looks for antibodies that are tailored to hepatitis C in the bloodstream.*
A positive result means you were exposed to the hepatitis C virus at some point in time. It doesn't tell you whether or not the infection is currently active. If the results of the screening come back positive, additional tests will be needed to see if the virus is active.
Un resultado negativo significa que no se detectaron anticuerpos. Either there isn't an infection or the exposure was so recent that not enough antibodies have built up yet to be detectable. If you're in a high-risk group and tested negative, the test may be repeated to confirm that it was not a false negative.
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A MinuteClinic provider can discuss your symptoms, medical history and lifestyle. Este puede hacerle un análisis y ayudarle a entender sus resultados. Depending on the results, they may recommend further testing or refer you to another health care provider for additional tests or treatment if necessary.
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- Su proveedor hará un examen exhaustivo basado en el motivo de su consulta, los síntomas que tenga y sus antecedentes de salud. Los cargos dependerán del examen y los servicios prestados durante la visita.
- Al final de su consulta, recibirá un resumen de la consulta, un recibo y material informativo sobre su diagnóstico. Si usted lo solicita, podemos enviarle información sobre su consulta a su profesional de la salud de cabecera.
Preguntas frecuentes
Hepatitis C is a contagious viral disease that causes liver inflammation. If left untreated, it can lead to liver damage.
The hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads through contact with the blood of an infected person. Many people with HCV can live with it for years without becoming ill. However, the virus can still damage the liver without noticeable symptoms.
When present, hepatitis C symptoms* may include any of the following:
- Heces de color arcilla
- Dark urine
- Fatiga
- Fiebre
- Joint paint
- Pérdida del apetito
- Náuseas
- Dolor estomacal
- Coloración amarillenta en los ojos y la piel
There are other illnesses that share these symptoms, which make it hard to know when symptoms are caused by hepatitis C. To be certain, a hepatitis C blood antigen test is needed.
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REFERENCIAS USADAS COMO FUENTES PARA ESTA PÁGINA:
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*FOR LIVER DAMAGE SOURCE: Mayo Clinic. Hepatitis C. Consultado el 7 de marzo de 2025.
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*FOR THOSE WHO SHOULD BE SCREENED FOR HEPATITIS C SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Clinical screening and diagnosis for hepatitis C. Updated January 31, 2025.
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*FOR HEPATITIS C ANTIBODY TEST SOURCE: Testing for hepatitis C antibody: Learn how it works. Visitado el 18 de abril de 2025.
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*FOR HEPATITIS C SYMPTOMS SOURCE: Cleveland Clinic. Hepatitis C. Updated October 21, 2024.