It assesses kidney function and helps diagnose conditions like kidney disease.

Typically, fasting is not necessary, but informing your healthcare provider about medications and recent illnesses is essential.

It provides crucial information about kidney health, aiding in diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of kidney-related conditions.

Results are usually available within a day, allowing for prompt medical decisions based on kidney function assessment.

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that primarily affects the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease.

Anyone at risk of hepatitis C exposure or needing routine screening should undergo this test. This includes individuals with potential exposure through unsafe injection practices, blood transfusions before 1992, and other high-risk behaviors.

Yes, the HCV Spot Test is highly accurate in detecting antibodies against hepatitis C virus. However, a positive result requires confirmation through additional tests.

No, additional tests are needed to differentiate between acute and chronic hepatitis C infection.

A positive result indicates possible hepatitis C infection. Further confirmatory tests and counseling will be provided to determine the next steps for treatment and care.

The surgery typically lasts 1 to 2 hours, depending on the complexity and the surgeon’s approach.