You can check for hepatitis by getting tested. Hepatitis is a viral infection that affects the liver. There are different types of hepatitis, but the most common are hepatitis A, B, and C.
How to Get Tested for Hepatitis
- Talk to your doctor: Your doctor can order the appropriate blood tests to check for hepatitis.
- Get tested at a clinic or health center: Many clinics and health centers offer hepatitis testing.
- Order a home test kit: Some companies sell home test kits for hepatitis.
When to Get Tested for Hepatitis
You should get tested for hepatitis if you:
- Have been exposed to the virus through contact with infected blood or bodily fluids.
- Have a history of intravenous drug use.
- Have had unprotected sex with multiple partners.
- Have traveled to areas where hepatitis is common.
- Have been born in a country where hepatitis is common.
- Have received a blood transfusion before 1992.
What Happens If I Test Positive for Hepatitis?
If you test positive for hepatitis, your doctor will discuss treatment options with you. Treatment for hepatitis depends on the type of hepatitis you have.
