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Question. Have Been Diagnosed By Nlood Testing Regarding Hep C.

Posted on Sun, 25 Nov 2018

Question: Question. Have been diagnosed by nlood testing regarding hep c. hep c antigen positive HCV. ant positive. A gastroenterologist. Did a polymerase chain reaction test twice. Results negative both times. Am 58 and never had any high liver levels on blood work.

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per standard text,
HCV RNA was detectable only in the serum in 65% of the anti-HCV-positive people.
One doing PCR test HCV RNA in serum was detectable in none of the patients with a normal liver histology and functions.

So you are a healthy carrier with normal liver.
Thanks!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)

Carrier does that mean that I can still transmit virus.? Also. Will I meed othet pcr test. I feel good. From reading 2 tests one to confirm negative is sufficient.

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
1)Yes, you can.
2)No PCR is required it is a highly sensitive test and two readings are more than enough.
Thank you!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana