Need explanation of acronyms

[scratchinghead]

There are a lot of references to "SVR", "UND", and some other acronyms in regards to treatment and hep c. Can someone give a brief explanation of each one that I might encounter?

A link to a website that explains them will also work for me.

Sorry if this is a really old question that has been asked a million times.

[scratchinghead]

yes!

[ladybug52]

These are from an old post of mikesimon:

alt alanine transaminase

ast aspartate aminotransferase

cbc complete blood count

lft liver function test

ths thyroid stimulating hormone

svr sustained viral responder

pcr polymerase Chain Reaction

These are from cuteus:
tx=treatment

sx=side effects

bx=biopsy

hx=history

vl=viral load

evr=early viral response

rvr=rapid viral response

svr= what you want=sustained viral response, adios HCV



ctoa=can't think of anymore


here are some more:
UND=undectable viral load
there are many tests for this and you want the most sensitive test

DX= diagnosis
hope this helps...
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