Evaluation for acute HCV in a patient with recent exposure

This algorithm represents one approach to the diagnosis of acute HCV infection following a known exposure to HCV. After evaluating the baseline HCV RNA and antibody levels, repeat testing intervals over the next six months depend, in part, on how soon detection of infection is desired. Aminotransferases can also be checked as well, and new elevations in these levels would be a trigger to recheck HCV RNA sooner if not already detectable.