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How can I have two different diagnosis? is there like a false positive??
Two weeks ago, my bloodwork showed that I had a positive hepititis C test. The reactive levels were high (over 11). At a different doctor, I took another test just a few days ago, as I accidentally got stuck with a needle. Those tests came back within normal ranges. Now, my first doctor has referred me to a gastro doctor and said I need to do liver function tests, etc. My second doctor says everything is okay. How can I have two diferent diagnosis within two weeks? Is this like a false - positive or something? I'm confused.
The tests you took were likely for hep c antibodies, and yes those tests do have false positives. You don't say when the needle stick incident happened but if it was over three weeks ago you could ask for an HCV RNA by PCR test. That test checks for virus in your blood and it is definitive. Good luck! I hope you are fine.
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