EOT PCR

For 24 week Tx when is the best time to do the 24 week PCR, one day after EOT?

[lapis]

Sometimes an EOT PCR is done.   Many people have them also done at 4 wks, 12 wks, and 24 wks post EOT.  Some people choose to wait until 24 wks before being tested again.  

Being UND at 4 and 12 wks post tx have a high correlation with SVR.  Most folks who relapse do so in the first month after tx.  To my understanding, being UND at 24 wks post tx = SVR.  

Best wishes to you, maybe someone else will come along and chime in.  Here's hoping you SVR!!!!

Lapis

[FlGuy]

I don't see the value, in all cases, of an end of treatment pcr.  The information it gives is whether there has been a viral breakthrough in the waning weeks of treatment.  You are apparently Geno 2 or 3.  If you have been pcr tested through treatment and have been virus undetected most of the way through treatment, I don't see what you would gain.  However, a pcr 4 weeks after the end of meds is a good way to get a preview of your likely ultimate results.

[Rockerforlife]

If you are still UN at week 4 EOT...you pretty much have it in the bag.

[Bill1954]

I’m with FlGuy on this. While I can see EOT testing in a research setting, I’m not sure there’s much need for it in clinical practice. I treated with a large research and transplant clinic and they didn’t order any testing at end of treatment.

Good luck with your results—

Bill