A 26-year-old with no risk factors presents for preventive care. What is the recommended approach to hepatitis C screening?...

Question

A 26-year-old with no risk factors presents for preventive care. What is the recommended approach to hepatitis C screening?

Accepted Answer

Screen only if pregnant

Answer

No screening needed without risk factors

Answer

Screen only if ALT is elevated

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One-time HCV antibody test with reflex RNA testing

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Annual HCV screening for all adults

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Hepatitis C Screening