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Hi everyone,
It's been awhile. I hope everyone is doing well.
Is the viral DNA test specific for each hep type? For example, the viral DNA #s run for a hep B test is specific only for Hep B virus but not overlap with hep A or C virus?
I have not been tested for hep A or D yet, should I? I have been positive for B but negative for C.
My concern is that the current high level of DNA for my hep B is not necessary due to my hep B but maybe hep A or D? I don't know if that makes sense.
It's been awhile. I hope everyone is doing well.
Is the viral DNA test specific for each hep type? For example, the viral DNA #s run for a hep B test is specific only for Hep B virus but not overlap with hep A or C virus?
I have not been tested for hep A or D yet, should I? I have been positive for B but negative for C.
My concern is that the current high level of DNA for my hep B is not necessary due to my hep B but maybe hep A or D? I don't know if that makes sense.
"Is the viral DNA test specific for each hep type?"
Yes. For Hep B it's a viral DNA test.....for Hepatitis C, it's a viral RNA test.
The test for Hepatitis A does not give you a viral load result. The result will either be positive (or reactive)...or negative.
A positive test means that at some point in your life you had Hepatitis A and are now immune to it. Hep A goes away on its own and once you've had it one time you can never catch it again.
A negative Hep A test means you've never had Hep A and you need the vaccine.
"My concern is that the current high level of DNA for my hep B is not necessary due to my hep B but maybe hep A or D?"
No, that can't be. A Hep B DNA result pertains only to Hep B.
Yes. For Hep B it's a viral DNA test.....for Hepatitis C, it's a viral RNA test.
The test for Hepatitis A does not give you a viral load result. The result will either be positive (or reactive)...or negative.
A positive test means that at some point in your life you had Hepatitis A and are now immune to it. Hep A goes away on its own and once you've had it one time you can never catch it again.
A negative Hep A test means you've never had Hep A and you need the vaccine.
"My concern is that the current high level of DNA for my hep B is not necessary due to my hep B but maybe hep A or D?"
No, that can't be. A Hep B DNA result pertains only to Hep B.
the tests r specific for each virus. usually they do only hepb and hepc bcoz they r spread by blood. But if someone is positive for either , he should protect himself from hepa ,hepe...spread by water or food.Bcoz it puts extra burden on liver.
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