Measures the amount of hepatitis C virus in your blood, known as viral load, to gauge how active an infection is or track response to treatment. Suits people who have already tested positive for hepatitis C rather than those checking for first exposure.
1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.
This test measures hepatitis C viral load, meaning the amount of virus present in your blood, rather than simply checking whether you have ever been exposed. It is aimed at people who have already tested positive for hepatitis C antibodies and need to know how active the infection is, or who want to track their response to antiviral treatment over time.
Within its Hepatitis C test comparison group, this is one of the more expensive options, well above the £145 median. Most peers, such as Medichecks' own £69 Hepatitis C Blood Test and Blue Horizon Medicals' £54.25 equivalent, check for antibodies rather than viral load, so they answer a different question and are not a substitute if you need to measure viral load specifically. The one true equivalent in the group, Better2Know's Hepatitis C Viral Load test, is more expensive still at £495.
The scores reflect this. Value for money scores very low given how far above the group median the price sits. Collection convenience is also low, since it requires a venous draw at a clinic, with a home nurse visit as the only alternative, and results take around eight days, longer than most other tests in this group. Trust signals remain strong, reflecting Medichecks' Trustpilot rating of 4.5, its UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs, and doctor review included with every result.
This suits you if you have already tested positive for hepatitis C antibodies and need to know how active the infection is, or if you are monitoring your response to antiviral treatment. It is not the right choice if you simply want to check whether you have ever been exposed to the virus.
If you only need an initial antibody check, Medichecks' own Hepatitis C Blood Test covers that for £69, and Blue Horizon Medicals offers an equivalent for £54.25, both considerably cheaper than this specialised test.
This is a blood test that can be collected at an in-store clinic, via a home nurse visit, or as a venous draw at a clinic; there is no at-home finger-prick option for this test. Results are reviewed by a doctor before being released, with results back in around eight days.
This test measures hepatitis C viral load, the amount of virus in your blood, and costs £279. It sits well above its comparison group's £145 median, though its closest equivalent, Better2Know's Hepatitis C Viral Load test, costs even more at £495. Its main caveat is the slower turnaround of around eight days and the requirement for a venous draw at a clinic or nurse visit rather than an at-home kit.
The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.
A blood sample taken at home by a visiting nurse or phlebotomist; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 8 days, slower than similar tests.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.
£279.00 against a comparison-group median of £145.00 (+92%).
Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.
This test belongs to our Hepatitis C test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
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Biggest discount to median in the Hepatitis C range
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Priced exactly at the Hepatitis C group median
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Same £145 price, less detail than the Antibodies test
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Can be taken sooner after exposure, at a higher price
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Instant hepatitis C result, pricier than most options
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Priciest Hepatitis C test in our comparison group
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Second-cheapest hepatitis C antibody test in its group
Checks for hepatitis C antibodies to indicate whether you have ever been infected with the virus. Suits anyone concerned about possible exposure or symptoms such as unexplained liver issues.
Cheapest Hepatitis C antibody test in our comparison group
This test checks for Hepatitis C antibodies, which indicate whether you have been infected with the virus. It suits anyone wanting a low-cost, at-home check after a possible exposure.
Biggest discount to median in the Hepatitis C range
An at-home finger-prick blood test for Hepatitis C antibodies, taken from at least 12 days after a possible exposure. Suited to people who want to test without a clinic visit.
Priced exactly at the Hepatitis C group median
A clinic blood test for Hepatitis C antibodies, the proteins your body produces in response to the Hepatitis C virus. Suited to people concerned about a possible exposure after the stated incubation window.
