Hepatitis C Follow-up Protocol
In all cases of exposure:
- source should have hepatitis C serology (antibodies to HCV) done
- recipient should have baseline hepatitis C serology done
| SOURCE | RECIPIENT |
|---|---|
If source hepatitis C negative |
Consider HCV serology in 3 and 6 months |
If source hepatitis C status unknown |
Repeat hepatitis C serology +/- ALT in 3 and 6 months |
If source hepatitis C positive or hepatitis C status unknown and high risk |
Consider HCV qualitative RNA testing + ALT at 4-6 weeks by providing exposure history on the requisition, and repeat hepatitis C serology in 3 and 6 months URGENT REFERRAL to Infectious Disease/GI specialist for further management of acute HCV if lab test result is positive Offer counselling. |