The good news is an easy finger prick test can tell you if you have ever been exposed to hepatitis C
You will get the results in minutes. If you are negative, you can put your worries behind you right away.
If you are positive, hep C can now be cured in just 8 weeks for most people — and the treatment has a success rate of up to 98%.
There are heaps of places you can get tested
Testing is 100% confidential, no questions asked. You can get tested for hep C at:
- GPs (external link)
- some pharmacies
- kaupapa Māori health providers
- needle exchanges
- mobile services and pop-up clinics.