What Does Testing Positive for Hepatitis C Antibodies Mean?
If you test positive for Hepatitis C antibodies, it does not conclusively mean that you are currently infected with Hepatitis C. The presence of antibodies may have various interpretations, and further tests are required to confirm the infection. You should follow up with additional tests and consult with a doctor to verify the diagnosis through a PCR test.
From the book “100 Questions About the Liver” by Professor Dr. Gamal Shiha, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Egyptian Liver Foundation and Chairman of the Education and Scientific Research Committee in the House of Representatives.