Hi, so Im not sure if Ive been tested for hep c. I joined the military almost 5 years ago but Im not sure if they trst for it. I used to drug addict and did share a needle one time. Im healthy and in really good shape, I do drink quit heavily now a days but no drug use. I went to a specialist for joint pain and he wants blood work to test for hep c and b antibodies, this scared me because of my past. I get test every year for HIV by the military so I was wondering if hep c would show up In the pre medical examine to get into the military or any current blood test I do?
Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. You are concerned about lab testing for Hepatitis C. To be tested for Hep C you do need to test for it specifically. There is a nonspecific test looking for elevated liver functions, but it is not specific for hepatitis C. During HIV testing they are not screening for Hep C either. Hope this answers your question. Please contact us again with your health care questions and concerns