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1 A hepatitis C virus test. 2  This is a blood test that looks for antibodies against the hepatitis C virus. 3  It shows whether you have been exposed to the virus. 4  A rapid test is available that gives results in 20 minutes. 5  A blood test that looks for the genetic material (RNA) of the hepatitis C virus.
1 Even if the HCV RIBA result is positive, only the test of HCV RNA (viral load) can detect whether the hepatitis C virus is still present in the body. 2  HCV RIBA is not a test that is needed for most patients. 3  Usually, it is performed by blood banks to check for hepatitis C in people who donate blood.he viral load of hepatitis C refers to the amount of virus present in the bloodstream. A viral load test is usually measured with the hepatitis C RNA quantitative test; a blood sample will be taken by needle from a vein in your arm.