post treatment testing

[acaba]

I just completed 12 weeks of Sovaldi, Olysio and Ribavirin.  I have heard differing views about when to do a lab to assure that I am viral free. Some say two weeks after treatment, others more. I am/was genotype 1a with Q80 mutation; I am post transplant 3-1/2 years now, thus also on immune suppressants. 12 weeks ago I was grade 2, stage 3 fibrosis. At 4-weeks into treatment the virus was non-detectable, as well as at 10-weeks; my enzymes fell into the low teens immediately after starting treatment: All good news.

So, does anyone have suggestions as tp how long to wait before getting a viral load test that would indicate I am virus free?

[1bucky]

Hello dgr56,
My IDS checked me at 4weeks into treatment (UD), at 12 weeks EOT (UD) and I am going to be checked in a couple weeks 12 weeks post treatment and then in 12 more weeks 24 weeks EOT and that is it. There is a debate as to whether 12 weeks UD EOT or 24 weeks UD EOT is considered cured. I won't make that deceleration until 24 weeks UD EOT.  I will still have to have alternating US or MRIs every six months to monitor of HCC.  
Bucky  

[dgr56]

I'm going on my 10th week of dual treat my doc says I will be tested every 3 months post treat for 1 yr then every 6 months for 1 yr.May I ask what stage you were at when you got your transplant I am beginning to wonder if my liver was too damaged I was going into stage 3 with detectable chirossis on my ultra sound and mild acites never jaundice and never in hospital

[Heartbeat911]

You should be monitored for your blood work by a specialist who works in liver transplant center not that you need transplant . These Drs.are quite good on maintaining their patients who are on the medications your taking.
I wish you well.

[Dee1956]

Flyinlynn answered the question, some people are tested 4 weeks after finishing treatment while others wait until 12 weeks.

I hope that you are doing well.
Dee

[acaba]

Sorry, I wasn't clear. I just yesterday completed the 12 week treatment. During treatment I was non-detectable at the 4th and 10th week (via a viral load test) Now, I am asking how long after completing the meds do I wait before testing again to assure that the virus is cleared and will not rebound? I am not being treated by a liver clinic only my local G.I. who doesn't have much info on these sorts of things.
Thanks in advance for any insights.

[flyinlynn]

Hi
12 weeks SVR post treatment is considered cured. Many have been tested earlier to get an indication at SVR at 4 weeks is a good sign I think I heard 98.5% likelihood of SVR 12 if you are still clear at 4 weeks

Good luck hope you make it
Lynn