A 66-year-old man presents to his nurse practitioner for a routine physical exam. While reviewing his chart, the NP notes that the patient has never been tested for hepatitis C (HCV). What are the current guidelines for HCV testing?

All people born between 1945 and 1965 should get tested for hepatitis C.

Patients older than 65 do not need to be tested for hepatitis C.

All patients 18 years and older should be screened for hepatitis C at least once.

Patients older than 65 may be tested for hepatitis C on a case-by-case basis.