Help with hep b blood test results

[Wywanderer]

Im sure this gets asked a lot, but I wanted to see if someone could help me interperate my hep c results.  Also, rhis is an acute hepatitis panel 8 months after possible exposure.  Would antibodies still show if I had chronic hep c?

It says: hep c virus ab results:  >.01

  Negative  .09
  Indeterminate .8- .9

I read this as negative, but I really am doubting myself.  If anyone can let me know, I would appreciate it more than you know.

Thank you very much.

[flyinlynn]

What was your specific result? If it was less than .8 you are definitely negative for hep c antibodies.

Anyone who was ever infected with hep c even whencuredfor the virus will forever test positive for antibodies. Hep c antibodies are not the virus they arenas by your own body when it fights the virus. Antibodies are a part of your bodies immune system.

Have you had a liver enzyme panel done? If your liver enzymes are in normal range that is another indication that likely you are not infected

[Wywanderer]

Thank you for your quick answer.  My results were .1, and liver function was normal, but on a recent ag b ratio, it showed high and I read that could be a sign of liver disease.  That had me freaking out that I was wrong on my results and the hepatic panel I did says acite hepatitis.  I knew I was probably being silly, but needed to have someone confirm it.  That you once again!

[flyinlynn]

So then whatever is going on with your ag b ratio you should ask a doctor about that I am not familiar with that test.

But it is correct you do not have hep c antibodies so it is not hep c causing anything. As you have normal liver enzymes it does not appear your liver is currently under attack.

However, I am not a medical professional of any type for a diagnosis you should always see your personal physician.

[Wywanderer]

Opps..I put hepatitis b in the title instead of c.  It was a hep c test.  Sorry