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PCR result
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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PCR result
by dizel, Oct 16, 2004 12:00AM
I am positive Hbsag and have just got result of PCR showing 90 IU/ml... How much actually the viral load for this number?
I mean how much copies/ml I got.
I have fluctuating results of ALT jumping around the upper limit but no more then x2. Am I in chance of starting getting fibrosis?
And another question.
I tend to drink alot of green tea. Does it damage liver in any way ?
Thank you so much!
I mean how much copies/ml I got.
I have fluctuating results of ALT jumping around the upper limit but no more then x2. Am I in chance of starting getting fibrosis?
And another question.
I tend to drink alot of green tea. Does it damage liver in any way ?
Thank you so much!
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Oct 18, 2004 12:00AM
, Oct 18, 2004 12:00AM
Viral load is measured in IU/mL nor international units per mL. Levels above 40 M IU/mL is considered a high viral load. It is likely that 90 IU/mL means 90 million IU/mL since I'm not sure the test is sensitive to measure 90 IU/mL (although I could be wrong).
Regarding fibrosis - a liver biopsy would be the best test to diagnosis this. Sometimes an ultrasound can suggest a level of fibrosis, but the biopsy is the best test.
I am not aware of green tea damaging the liver, however it may certainly be possible if it is taken in excess.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
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Regarding fibrosis - a liver biopsy would be the best test to diagnosis this. Sometimes an ultrasound can suggest a level of fibrosis, but the biopsy is the best test.
I am not aware of green tea damaging the liver, however it may certainly be possible if it is taken in excess.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
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