Confirmatory Test (PCR Test)

For all suspected positive cases, a confirmatory test (PCR Test) is done in the laboratory to check if the virus is present and active.

Doctor’s Consultation

A specialist reviews the PCR report to confirm the presence and stage of infection.

Treatment (For Positive Cases): Hepatitis B

If the virus is active, the doctor prescribes antiviral medicines (usually long-term).

If the virus is not active, regular monitoring every six months is advised. 

Treatment (for Positive Cases): Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is treated with direct-acting antiviral (DAA) medications which are a combination of drugs (SOFOBUVIR & DACLATASVIR) taken as tablets.  

This treatment of oral medicines is for 3 to 6 months, depending on the stage of liver disease. These medicines are very effective and can completely cure Hepatitis C is most patient. 

Early treatment of Hepatitis C can prevent or limit the progression of liver damage.

Follow-up

12 weeks after completing treatment, another blood test (PCR) is done to confirm that the virus has been cleared from the body.