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Post-Tx PCR Test/Post Other ?'s Here Too

Just wanted some opinions from you guys.

Majneni provided a great web-site on another post for Quest Diagnostics regarding all of the different Hep C tests. When I told my dr. I wanted Heptimax test for 3 month post-tx he said he had never heard of it. He ordered a Qualatative PCR which measures down to <50 units. I haven't had test done yet and was wondering if at that point it would really make a difference getting a test that measures down 45 more units. My original PCR when dx, was about 600,000.

It really bothers me that these doctors profess to know so much about Hep and yet they aren't keeping up with everything available. I'm getting ready to send him a fax with the information on all of the tests available, but don't really want to **** him off - though it wouldn't really bother me too much since I'm off tx and basically took care of my own health condition during.

Should I just go with what he ordered or request Heptimax?

Thanks....Laurie
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