Causes of False Positive Hepatitis C Test
There are several cases when you get a false positive result for a hepatitis C test:
– You might have antibodies that remain in the body after you have recovered from hepatitis C in the past
– The positive result may be caused by another infection rather than hepatitis C
– A lab error or mistake during the procedure may also be the cause, but it is quite rare
– A newborn baby may get a positive result when antibodies are spread from their moms
If you have had one positive result for the antibody test, it is likely to have another positive one in the future even when you do not have hepatitis C anymore. Therefore, it is better to complete an RNA CPR test to ensure accurate results. [5]
