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.

A 2D Echo (Two-Dimensional Echocardiogram) is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart, allowing specialists to assess its structure and function.

A 2D Echo is performed to diagnose and monitor heart conditions, evaluate heart function, and detect abnormalities in the heart’s structure.

Individuals experiencing symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeats, or those with a history of heart disease, should consider a 2D Echo.

A 2D Echo uses ultrasound waves to produce images of the heart. A transducer is placed on the chest, emitting sound waves that bounce off the heart structures and create detailed images.

Yes, a 2D Echo is a safe and painless procedure with no known risks or side effects.

Hospice care is a type of care designed to provide comfort and support to patients with terminal illnesses, focusing on quality of life rather than curative treatments.

Patients diagnosed with a terminal illness and a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician, are eligible for hospice care.

Hospice care services include pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, assistance with daily activities, and support for family members.

While both hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and quality of life, hospice care is specifically for patients nearing the end of life, whereas palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness.

The hospice care team typically includes doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, home health aides, and trained volunteers.