Where can I go to be checked for Hepatitis C? What happens if I test positive for Hepatitis C?
A test for Hepatitis C involves taking a sample of blood, and must be done by order of a doctor. You will need to get your doctor to test you. Those who test positive for Hepatitis C will receive a letter from the health department with additional information. To receive this letter, please call 454-4114 and ask to speak with a member of the Disease Control Unit. Back to Top I think I may have a sexually transmitted disease. How do I find out if I do? You can see your doctor or go to a community or public clinic that will perform tests and provide treatment and counseling. The costs for the care could be covered by a program called Family PACT for those with low incomes or no other way to pay for diagnosis and treatment. Diagnosis is often made by testing a urine sample, so it is easier than ever for you to get checked and treated. The health department clinics are in Santa Cruz at 454-4100 and Watsonville at 763-8400. Back to Top Where and how can I be tested for TB? Location to get y
