I’ve had a blood test. Did I get tested for hepatitis C?

Testing for hepatitis C is not part of normal blood tests. You have to ask your doctor.

There are two times where testing is a part of the normal blood tests:

If you get pregnant, your doctor will test you for hepatitis C. This is a normal part of screening during pregnancy.
If you give blood to the blood bank, they will test for hepatitis C. They will tell you if you have ever come into contact with hepatitis C.

Read our article: No, you’re not being tested for hepatitis as part of a routine blood test

References:

Blood testing and safety. Australian Red Cross Blood Lifeblood

Updated 14 March 2023

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