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enough testing for hep c?
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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enough testing for hep c?
by Jakied, Mar 15, 2007 12:00AM
Hello, I have a q about hepatitis c testing.
After a sexual incident with a pros, I have the following test results for hepC:
Neg antibody 195 days later.
Neg Riba 248 days later, the screening test s/co was 1.0.
Neg Pcr, qualitative, 129 days later.
Can i stop testing and move on with life? Is this a neg outcome for hep C? NEVER any Idu, transfusions or transplants in my past. Ast and Alt are in the 'normal'range. 28 and 42. ast range is 0 to 40. Alt range is 0 to 55. I take lipitor for cholesterol.
Any advice you can give is much appreciated.
After a sexual incident with a pros, I have the following test results for hepC:
Neg antibody 195 days later.
Neg Riba 248 days later, the screening test s/co was 1.0.
Neg Pcr, qualitative, 129 days later.
Can i stop testing and move on with life? Is this a neg outcome for hep C? NEVER any Idu, transfusions or transplants in my past. Ast and Alt are in the 'normal'range. 28 and 42. ast range is 0 to 40. Alt range is 0 to 55. I take lipitor for cholesterol.
Any advice you can give is much appreciated.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Mar 16, 2007 12:00AM
, Mar 16, 2007 12:00AM
I agree this is comprehensive testing for hepatitis C. The chances of you having this would be minimal. If there are symptoms, or elevated liver enzymes, you can continue testing every 6 months with a Hep C antibody test. An ultrasound can be considered if the liver enzymes are elevated.
However, that being said, I think that with the testing already done, the hepatitis C is minimal in this case.
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.
kevinmd_
However, that being said, I think that with the testing already done, the hepatitis C is minimal in this case.
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.
kevinmd_
after 1 year incubation period??
Just curious, what would testing every 6 months
for hepatitis c antibody be usefull for??
You either have it or you dont, unless its very
early on in the transmission.