HCV Antibody Borderline PCR of HCV negative

[samira77]

In 2006 HCV antibody Test = 2.39
Cutoff =1.0
But PCR of HCV = Negative
In May 2009 HCV antibody = borderline
Cutoff = 1.0
But PCR of HCV = Negative

Is the current condition requires any treatment now and in future? I am planning to go abroad, is this condition in any way will affect in my medical tests results.



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[copyman]

looks like you were exposed to hepatitis C at some point but your immune system fought it off. you now have the antibodies for life and will show up in blood tests. This should not affect your travel but I would keep that negative PCR handy just in case. You do NOT have HCV just the antibodies.

[Jakied]

Two neg Pcr results are almost 100% proof you do not have hep c virus.

A screening test score of less than three could be a false pos.

Ask for the Riba test.  This is VERY specific for hep c antibody.  Neg

Riba means the reactive screening test was false pos.

[samira77]

Thank you all who provided thier input. I would also appreicate if any of the doctor on the forum can also contribute their comments.

[GreatBird]

There are no doctors here.

[samira77]

It is written on the forum that questions are answered by the medical professionals from The Mount Sinai Medical Center that is the reason why i asked for a doctors advice.