genotype

[tbrooke]

i was wondering what test i need to find out what geno i am?i have just had the viral loud blood test done but havent gotten the results yet.will this test also tell me the geno?thank you in advance for any input. god bless!

[Bill1954]

I understand your concern; but *try* not to worry too much. Easier said than done, eh? The biopsy is a good idea, but not absoutely necessary, if you're determined to treat the disease anyway. I would definately make the appointment with the specialist though, he'll be best suited to help you through some of these desicions. These things have a way of working out; this disease is only fatal in a small percentage of people.

Take care, and try to relax,

Bill

[tbrooke]

ok thanks alot,i wil ask for copies of my lab work when i go back feb 6.i guess i will go ahead and make an appt with a gi too.i have been putting it off since i don't have insurance.but i need to go ahead and get a bx done because all this is worrying me to death.i am very bad about procastinating.

[Bill1954]

Ok, the quantitative test will give you a numerical value, i.e. viral load. However, without seeing the lab order, there's no way to determine whether genotype was ordered or not. It would make sense to reflex to genotype, but with a county health dept, it's hard to tell. Try to ask for copies of the lab orders and results in the future, it will help us communicate more efficiently.

Good luck, regardless of outcome--

Bill

[tbrooke]

i hane already had the second test that proved i do have hep c,not just antibodies.but this last test she ordered was quantitative?to show viral load i guess maybe not geno?i am not sure this np at the health dept. knows what test to order exactly.this was my third blood test.thank you all for your help.

[tbrooke]

i hane already had the second test that proved i do have hep c,not just antibodies.but this last test she ordered was quantitative?to show viral load i guess maybe not geno?i am not sure this np at the health dept. knows what test to order exactly.this was my third blood test.thank you all for your help.

[Bill1954]

In the case of HCV, a viral load test can be ordered solo, or with reflex to genotype. In the latter, if and only if the viral load returns positive do they run for genotype.

If you have tested positive for antibodies only,  there is a 15-40 % chance that you may have cleared the virus with your own immune system.

Good luck with the results,

Bill

[wed1942]

When they did my genotype it was called a Hepatitis C Quant by PCR.
The genotype was a Hepatitis C Genotype by PCR. Think they were both done at the same time. Not sure how it was actually ordered.

[tbrooke]

i am hep c

[stevenNYer]

Both HepB and HepC does genotyping, which one are you?