Hepatitis c test results s/co ratio

[golfpro946]

I recently had a Hepatitis C screening.  My HCV ab was 0.2, normal range is supposed to be below 1.0 so I was told I am negative.  My question is; shouldn't I be at 0, does the 0.2 mean that i was exposed in the past.  Just not sure how the test works, does everyone score a low number even if they are negative.  Hope you guys have some advice.  Thank you.

[Lizzieeaston]

Had a liver panel done most everything came up reactive ( nonreactive) my signal cut off  is 20.30<1.00 H what does this mean exactly. I'm recovering from colon cancer also

[lizina]

what does this mean?
Hep C Virus Ab <0.1  
s/co ratio
negative 0.9

[nygirl7]

I agree with alagirl. Plus you cannot discern how much liver damage you have with that information you need a liver biopsy which is a quickly relatively painless procedure for that which we've all had.

See a good hep doctor.

[alagirl]

If you are talking about the antibody test being at 11.0, it means you need to follow up with a specialist and get a viral load and genotype, and have them assess you for any liver damage.

[david1244]

if my nuber are <11.0 hepc virus ab what exactly does that mean as far as liver damage

[Jakied]

The screening test check for antibodies which everyone has.  If you are <1, you are neg for Hcv antibody.

If your possible exposure was >3 months ago, STOP TESTING,STOP WORRYING.  You are neg and were never exposed to Hcv.

Don't become a 'worried well.'