Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Monitoring Profile :
A set of blood tests used to assess the status of an ongoing Hepatitis C infection and monitor the effectiveness of treatment. The profile typically includes several key tests, such as:

1. HCV Antibody (Anti-HCV) : Detects prior exposure to the virus, indicating whether the person has ever been infected with Hepatitis C.
2. HCV RNA Quantitative Test : Measures the amount of HCV RNA (viral load) in the blood, helping to assess the level of active infection and monitor response to treatment.
3. HCV Genotype Test : Identifies the specific strain (genotype) of the virus, which helps guide treatment decisions and predict the likelihood of treatment success.
4. HCV RNA PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) Test : Confirms the presence of active infection and may be used to detect the virus during treatment to check if the viral load is decreasing.
5. HCV RNA Undetectable/Detectable : A follow-up to assess whether the viral load has reached undetectable levels, indicating a favorable treatment response.

This comprehensive panel helps doctors assess the progress of Hepatitis C, determine how well treatments are working, and make decisions regarding further care or treatment adjustments.