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quan or qual 1 year post tx?

by GSDgirl, Mar 17, 2009 08:02PM
I will go tomorrow for my 1 year post bloodwork.  I have been negative since 12 weeks into TX.  The script for bloodwork that I have is for the Hep C viral RNA QUAN.  I forget if this is the test I should be getting or should it be the QUAL?  Thanks for any responses.

Denise
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by copyman, Mar 17, 2009 08:16PM
I agree with Trin. Very good advice

by GSDgirl, Mar 17, 2009 08:33PM
My 2400.00 deductable starts over again april 10th and I'm trying to get this test before then, timing, timing is everything with these deductables.  So I guess I need to call my doc and get the other script for my bloodwork.  He is not going to be happy LOL.  

Thanks

by jmjm530, Mar 17, 2009 08:34PM
At one year post treatment, there are any number (really too many) tests to choose from. Having used and being familiar with Quest Labs, the test I used -- and my preference -- would be their "HCV RNA QUALITATIVE TMA", noted on the report form as "HCV RNA QUAL TMA". Sensitivity is 5 IU/ml, the same as Heptimax but without the unnecessary bells and whistles for someone looking for confirmation of SVR. And regardless of where the blood is drawn, the test is always run at Quest's Nichol's Institute in CA,  a lab that Quest touts as a world leader in specialized lab technology.

Regardless of the test, if you were UND at six months post, I'm sure you will be UND at twelve. Still, good luck!

-- Jim

by jmjm530, Mar 17, 2009 08:36PM
To: Trinity
Before I get accused of plagiarism, I didn't see your post until after I posted. LOL.

by GSDgirl, Mar 17, 2009 08:41PM
To: jmjm, trin
my lab is labcorp not quest.  any difference?

Denise

by jmjm530, Mar 17, 2009 08:53PM
LOL. I didn't see my name, but the phrasing did seem a little familiar.

by jmjm530, Mar 17, 2009 09:12PM
Being that this is one-year post treatment, I would go with
Labcorps NGI Ultraqual ( LC# 140609) limit 2 Iu per ml as recommended by HR. The NGI Quantasure, above, is a good test but the added steps and expense is really not needed at this point.

by portann, Mar 17, 2009 09:58PM
To: Jim and Trin
Thanks for the birthday present. :)

by GSDgirl, Mar 17, 2009 10:24PM
OK, I printed the labcorp test suggested and I will just go to the lab first and ask them if the test ordered is what I need.  It will be easier than getting ahold of my doc LOL.  Thanks again

Denise

by GSDgirl, Mar 18, 2009 02:16PM
You folks are the best!!  Trin, jmjm, The lab was great to.  I printed the labcorp tests and they looked them up and I ended up with the quantasure, Test Number: 140639 CPT Code: 87522 .  Thank You, thank you!!  Now for the wait ..........

Denise
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