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Anti-HCV test

by greekneos, Jul 05, 2006 12:00AM

Tags: test, Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, antibodies, antibody, infection

How long after a possible infection will an anti-HCV test show for sure if someone is infected or not?

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by Stvski80085, Jul 05, 2006 12:00AM

To: greekneos

someone has posted on this before. I'm not positive on the answer but someone here will have a better answer. I would think a couple months but not sure on that.

Take care,

Steve

by 52TELE, Jul 05, 2006 12:00AM

To: greekneos

Would that be an HCV antibody test?

by greekneos, Jul 05, 2006 12:00AM

To: 52TELE

Yes, HCV antibody test

by OnAPrettyPoison, Jul 05, 2006 12:00AM

To: Greekneos

It can take up to 6 months to develop antibodies to hepatitis C. It is recommended you get tested 6 months after exposure.

Here is a link....

http://www.testsymptomsathome.com/HOM01_faq.asp

Hope this helps....

by cuteus, Jul 06, 2006 12:00AM

most antibodies develop within 3 wks from infection, some might take longer but testing a month from exposure can give an idea for the most part

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