Here is what my lab work says..........

[skeeter74]

                                                          RESULTS                       UNITS



HCV RNA by PCR, Qn Rfx Geno


Hepatitis C Quantitation                           <43                               IU/mL

                                  HCV RNA not detected
HCV log10                                                                        log10  IU/mL
                   unable to calculate results since non-numeric result obtained for component test.
Test Information:
                  The reportable range for this assay is 43 to 69,000,000 IU HCV RNA/mL

HCV Genotype
                      Not indicated


????? does this mean I was exposed, and "CLEARED" it ?????  Please tell me what you think............

[skeeter74]

I have been a part of this hep c site for a short time, But found you all very informative and helpful....Thank you a million times over. I have now been re-tested and in fact hep c negative. Why and how the plasma center I had gone to,Found me to be hep c positive, I may never Know...............Good luck to you all ..I will never forget you and you will be forever in my prayers.God bless you. Anita.

[Bill1954]

Hi Skeeter—

This particular test tells us that you do not have active virus; and it’s very specific for infection... unlike antibody tests that are subject to error.

It doesn’t tell us whether or not any previous exposure actually occurred in the past, however. You could have been exposed and cleared the virus, or you might never have been exposed to begin with. If you were inclined, the test to determine that would be a ‘HCV RIBA’ test.

Bottom line is that you are not currently infected with HCV; and will not be unless, like anyone, you are exposed to the virus sometime in the future.

I can’t imagine any further action required on your part; you should be done with this entirely. Live long and happily,

Bill