Definition. The peroneal nerve is found on the outside part of the lower knee. This nerve is responsible for transmitting impulses to and from the leg, foot, and toes. When damaged, the muscles innervated by the nerve may become weak and sensation may be lost. A condition called foot drop can occur.
Hepatitis C RNA Qualitative Test. This test will determine whether or not you are currently infected with Hepatitis C. It is often called the PCR test because of the process used (polymerase chain reaction â hence PCR). It looks for the genetic material (RNA) of the Hepatitis C virus in your blood.
1 If the test for hepatitis C antibody is positive, or if the person has impaired immunity (immunosuppression), the hepatitis C âPCRâ test may also be done to check the level of hepatitis C virus in the blood. blood test can be done to check for hepatitis: 1  People with chronic hepatitis B infection will test positive for hepatitis B surface antigen (HbsAg) and usually also test positive for hepatitis B core antibody (HbcAb or anti-HBc).