My boyfriend had his 6 month viral load test a few weeks ago. His first test was taken in May by LabCorp using the HCV QuantaSure Plus. That result was <10 IU/ml indicates either complete absence of HCV RNA or in rare cases, low copy # below detectable limit of the assay.
The 6 month repeat viral load was with Bio-Reference lab, this test was Hep C RNA, bDNA, QNT <3200 copies/ml
& Hep C RNA, bDNA, QNT <615 IU/ML
this was preformed using Bayer bDNA Assay
result HCV,RNA not detected...
Question...since the first test was < 10 IU, and the second was < 615 IU...does this mean his viral load is getting higher? Or is just because it is 2 different labs with 2 different tests?