Hep C Self Assessment Tool

Hep C can be transmitted in a number of ways. Take this test to see if you are at risk…

  1. Have you received a blood product before 1986 or blood transfusion before September 1991?

a)    Yes.

b)    No.

c)    Don't know.

  1. Have you ever shared equipment for injecting drugs, such as needles and syringes, even if it was only once?

a)    Yes.

b)    No.

c)    Don’t know.

  1. Have you ever had unprotected sex with someone who may have hepatitis C

a)    Yes.

b)    No.

c)    Don't know.

  1. Have you ever had a tattoo, semi-permanent make-up, acupuncture or electrolysis using unsterilized equipment

a)    Yes.

b)    No.

c)    Don't know.

  1. Have you ever had an ear piercing or body piercing using unsterilized equipment?

a)    Yes.

b)    No.

c)    Don't know.

  1. Have you ever had medical or dental treatment abroad where infection control may be inadequate?

a)    Yes.

b)    No.

c)    Don’t know.

  1. Have you ever shared a razor or toothbrush with someone who may have hepatitis C? 

a)    Yes.

b)    No.

c)    Don't know.

 

Results

 

Any As

 We suggest you seek advice from your GP about having a test for hepatitis C. One or more of the following activities could have exposed you to the virus: receiving a blood transfusion before Sept 1991, or blood products before 1986 in the UK; sharing drug injecting or preparation equipment; having medical or dental treatment outside the UK, with unsterilized equipment or unscreened blood; having a tattoo, piercing, acupuncture or electrolysis with unsterilized equipment. There is also a risk from unprotected sex or sharing a razor or toothbrush with someone who may have hepatitis C.

All Bs or Cs

From the information you have provided, it seems unlikely that you have hepatitis C infection, but remember which activities can put you at risk: sharing drug injecting or preparation equipment; receiving a blood transfusion before Sept 1991, or blood products before 1986 in the UK; having medical or dental treatment outside the UK, where unsterilized equipment or unscreened blood may be used; having a tattoo, piercing, acupuncture or electrolysis with unsterilized equipment. There is also a risk from unprotected sex or sharing a razor or toothbrush with someone who may have hepatitis C. If you have any concerns please ring the NHS Hepatitis C Information Line (0800 451451) or speak to your GP.

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This self-assessment tool is for information only. It is up to you to contact a health professional if you are concerned about your health.

 

NHS Choices 2010