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Understanding lab tests

Viral Load

The viral load of hepatitis C refers to the amount of virus present in the bloodstream. This is usually measured with the hepatitis C RNA quantitative test.

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Just Diagnosed Main
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Overview
Tests of Liver
Hepatitis C tests
arrowHepatitis C antibody
arrowRNA qualitative test
arrowRNA quantitative test
arrowRIBA
arrowGenotype
arrowViral load
Associated Lab Tests
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