Hepatitis C testing for people who inject or have injected drugs
Do you inject drugs, or have you done so in the past? Hepatitis C can be completely symptom-free for years. That is why it is important to get tested, even if you feel well at the moment.
Come and get tested
We are organising hepatitis C testing across the Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County from 11 September 2026 to 30 June 2027.
Open testing sessions for everyone from 10.00 to 14.00
| Week 41 (5–11 Oct) | Week 42 (12–16 Oct) | Week 43 (19–23 Oct) | Week 44 (26–30 Oct) | Week 45 (2–6 Nov) | Week 46 (9–13 Nov) | |
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Nummela Health Station Nummenselkä 2, 03100 Nummela | Thu 8 Oct | - | - | - | - | - |
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Lohja mental health and substance abuse services, Lohjantähti Shopping Centre Kauppakatu 5–9, entrance from Kalevankatu | - | Tue 13 Oct Wed 14 Oct Thu 15 Oct | Tue 20 Oct Wed 21 Oct Thu 22 Oct | Tue 27 Oct Wed 28 Oct Thu 29 Oct | Tue 3 Nov Wed 4 Nov Thu 5 Nov | Tue 10 Nov Wed 11 Nov Thu 12 Nov |
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Lohja Urgent Care Sairaalatie 8 | - | Mon 12 Oct | Mon 19 Oct | Mon 26 Oct | Mon 2 Nov | Mon 9 Nov |
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Kirkkonummi Wellbeing Centre, mental health and substance abuse services / urgent care Jokiniitty 2 | - | Mon 12 Oct Tue 13 Oct Wed 14 Oct Thu 15 Oct | Mon 19 Oct Tue 20 Oct Wed 21 Oct Thu 22 Oct | Mon 26 Oct Tue 27 Oct Wed 28 Oct Thu 29 Oct | Mon 2 Nov Tue 3 Nov Wed 4 Nov Thu 5 Nov | Mon 9 Nov Tue 10 Nov Wed 11 Nov Thu 12 Nov |
Why should I get tested?
Testing is free of charge, confidential and quick.
Hepatitis C is a blood-borne viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. Some of those infected recover on their own, but in other cases the infection becomes chronic. Prolonged infection can damage the liver and increase the risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Today, hepatitis C can be treated effectively and quickly with medication. The medication treatment lasts 8–12 weeks.
What does testing involve?
During the visit, the following tests are carried out using a finger-prick blood sample:
- hepatitis C test
- rapid HIV test
- rapid hepatitis B test
A painless liver health assessment is also carried out using FibroScan.
When will I get the results?
The results are usually ready in about an hour.
You can stay on site and wait for the results or agree to receive them later by phone.
What if a result is positive?
If any of your test results are positive, we will refer you for treatment or further examinations. If you need medication for hepatitis C, we will plan your treatment at a health or social welfare unit where it is as easy as possible for you to complete the treatment.
Where can I get more information?
You can contact us by phone or email:
- tel. 040 676 9769
- tel. 040 676 9771
- c-hanke@luvn.fi
- Session: C project Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
What is the hepatitis C project?
With government funding, we are carrying out a hepatitis C project in the Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County until 30 June 2027. The project aims to reduce new hepatitis C infections, make testing easier to access and ensure that people who are infected receive treatment as quickly as possible.
As part of the project, we have developed a testing and treatment model for hepatitis C. Outreach testing across the wellbeing services county is part of this work.
We also cooperate with the City of Helsinki and the Vantaa and Kerava Wellbeing Services County on their corresponding projects. This cooperation helps prevent hepatitis C infections and improve access to treatment across the Helsinki Metropolitan Area.
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