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please please help me understand my Hep C test result
My test results are as follows
Reactive: greater than or equal to 1.0
Non Reactive: lesser than 1.0
S/CO ratio
0.03
My doctor tells im negative and I dont need retesting but my doubt is if im truly negative should not my result be 0.0 instead of 0.03??? Im really getting worried could any one please help me out. Is it normal for hepatitis C negative individuals to get such results like 0.03 or 0.04 etc???
Reactive: greater than or equal to 1.0
Non Reactive: lesser than 1.0
S/CO ratio
0.03
My doctor tells im negative and I dont need retesting but my doubt is if im truly negative should not my result be 0.0 instead of 0.03??? Im really getting worried could any one please help me out. Is it normal for hepatitis C negative individuals to get such results like 0.03 or 0.04 etc???
My test results are as follows reactive:greater than OD 1.847, non reactive lesser than 0.300 please help me
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Please start a new thread. What was the test looking for? Was it for hep c antibodies?
If it was for antibodies to hepatitis c and it was reactive you should have a test for the hepatitis c virus. That test would be called HCV RNA by PCR it looks to see if you have the hep c virus in your blood.
You should discuss your result and about any further testing needed with your doctor.
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If it was for antibodies to hepatitis c and it was reactive you should have a test for the hepatitis c virus. That test would be called HCV RNA by PCR it looks to see if you have the hep c virus in your blood.
You should discuss your result and about any further testing needed with your doctor.
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No one here can give you an absolute answer.
IN MY OPINION With a cut of of 1.0 for negative I would GUESS that 0.03 looks really good compared to a reading 0.8? or 0 9? but I don't know.
Your Dr's answer is the best. If it were me and I was a very paranoid person I would ask for another test in 6 months (extra 3 months to be sure) or if I believed I might of had an exposure within the past 6 months.
If you have to pay for testing and visit My personal thought: If you have no conditions that would preclude you from donating blood (listed on the form before donating) just donate blood and they will contact you if positive for Hep or AIDS etc.
BTW here is another link
http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/test-catalog/Clinical+and+Interpretive/60707
excerpt
"A negative screening test result does not exclude the possibility of exposure to or infection with HCV. Negative screening test results in individuals with prior exposure to HCV may be due to low antibody levels that are below the limit of detection of this assay or lack of reactivity to the HCV antigens used in this assay. Patients with acute or recent HCV infections (<3 months from time of exposure) may have false-negative HCV antibody results due to the time needed for seroconversion (average of 8 to 9 weeks). Testing for HCV RNA (HCVQU / Hepatitis C Virus [HCV] RNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time Reverse Transcription-PCR [RT-PCR], Serum) is recommended for detection of HCV infection in such patients."
I can not assume your current medical status and do not infer that this applies to you.
FYI to anyone. If they feel they might be over concerned or obsessed about medical related fears they could consider a having a consult with a mental heath professional.
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MedHelp International, (MedHelp) does not provide medical advice.
The information contained on the website is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition. MedHelp does not guarantee monitoring or authentication of the information contained in forums and chat groups for accuracy, safety, or reliability. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider for any questions you may have regarding your medical condition, or prior to starting any new treatment.
No one here can give you an absolute answer.
IN MY OPINION With a cut of of 1.0 for negative I would GUESS that 0.03 looks really good compared to a reading 0.8? or 0 9? but I don't know.
Your Dr's answer is the best. If it were me and I was a very paranoid person I would ask for another test in 6 months (extra 3 months to be sure) or if I believed I might of had an exposure within the past 6 months.
If you have to pay for testing and visit My personal thought: If you have no conditions that would preclude you from donating blood (listed on the form before donating) just donate blood and they will contact you if positive for Hep or AIDS etc.
BTW here is another link
http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/test-catalog/Clinical+and+Interpretive/60707
excerpt
"A negative screening test result does not exclude the possibility of exposure to or infection with HCV. Negative screening test results in individuals with prior exposure to HCV may be due to low antibody levels that are below the limit of detection of this assay or lack of reactivity to the HCV antigens used in this assay. Patients with acute or recent HCV infections (<3 months from time of exposure) may have false-negative HCV antibody results due to the time needed for seroconversion (average of 8 to 9 weeks). Testing for HCV RNA (HCVQU / Hepatitis C Virus [HCV] RNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time Reverse Transcription-PCR [RT-PCR], Serum) is recommended for detection of HCV infection in such patients."
I can not assume your current medical status and do not infer that this applies to you.
FYI to anyone. If they feel they might be over concerned or obsessed about medical related fears they could consider a having a consult with a mental heath professional.
thank you so much willbb. So i dont need to test further??? i still dont understand why it is as 0.03 instead of 0.0 on my reports??? iev never done drugs or put myself at risk..is it common for negative individuals to get such values for eg 0.02 or 0.03??? can i put this thing behind me and move forward with complete confidence??? please reply im stressfully waiting for an answer
My doctor tells im negative and I dont need retesting
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Your doctor is coeerct as your S/co ratio is <1 being .03 therefore Non -reactive or Neg. You have tested Negative for HCV with this antibodies test..
best to you...
Will
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Your doctor is coeerct as your S/co ratio is <1 being .03 therefore Non -reactive or Neg. You have tested Negative for HCV with this antibodies test..
best to you...
Will
http://www.cdc.gov/knowmorehepatitis/LearnMore.htm
Information on Testing
What to Expect When Getting Tested for Hepatitis C
Two different types of blood tests are needed to tell if a person has Hepatitis C.
The initial screening test is a blood test that looks for antibodies to the Hepatitis C virus. Sometimes this test is called a Hepatitis C Antibody Test.
The test results will take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to come back, although new Rapid Antibody Tests are available in some settings.
What do the Hepatitis C Antibody Test Results Mean?
A non-reactive or negative antibody test result means that a person is not currently infected with the Hepatitis C virus. However, if a person has been recently exposed to the Hepatitis C virus, he or she will need to be tested again.
A reactive or positive antibody test result means that Hepatitis C antibodies were found in the blood which means a person has been infected with the Hepatitis C virus at some point in time. Most people who get infected with the virus, stay infected with Hepatitis C. This is known as chronic Hepatitis C. However, some people are able to get rid of or “clear” the virus. Once people have been infected, they will always have antibodies in their blood. This is true even if they have cleared the Hepatitis C virus.
What to do if the Hepatitis C Antibody Test is Reactive
If the Hepatitis C Antibody Test is reactive, an additional, follow-up test will be needed to see if the Hepatitis C virus is currently in the blood.
If the additional blood test is:
Negative—this means a person was infected with Hepatitis C, but the virus has now been cleared from his or her body.
Positive—this means a person currently has the virus in his or her blood and is chronically infected.
If a person has a reactive antibody test and a positive follow-up test, he or she needs to talk to a health care provider experienced in treating Hepatitis C.
below 1.0 is negative
depending on the the test 1.0 to 3.8 or higher is reactive
over the specific test that the Signal-to-cut–off ratio predictive of a true positive ≥ 95% of the time
http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hcv/labtesting.htm
Information on Testing
What to Expect When Getting Tested for Hepatitis C
Two different types of blood tests are needed to tell if a person has Hepatitis C.
The initial screening test is a blood test that looks for antibodies to the Hepatitis C virus. Sometimes this test is called a Hepatitis C Antibody Test.
The test results will take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to come back, although new Rapid Antibody Tests are available in some settings.
What do the Hepatitis C Antibody Test Results Mean?
A non-reactive or negative antibody test result means that a person is not currently infected with the Hepatitis C virus. However, if a person has been recently exposed to the Hepatitis C virus, he or she will need to be tested again.
A reactive or positive antibody test result means that Hepatitis C antibodies were found in the blood which means a person has been infected with the Hepatitis C virus at some point in time. Most people who get infected with the virus, stay infected with Hepatitis C. This is known as chronic Hepatitis C. However, some people are able to get rid of or “clear” the virus. Once people have been infected, they will always have antibodies in their blood. This is true even if they have cleared the Hepatitis C virus.
What to do if the Hepatitis C Antibody Test is Reactive
If the Hepatitis C Antibody Test is reactive, an additional, follow-up test will be needed to see if the Hepatitis C virus is currently in the blood.
If the additional blood test is:
Negative—this means a person was infected with Hepatitis C, but the virus has now been cleared from his or her body.
Positive—this means a person currently has the virus in his or her blood and is chronically infected.
If a person has a reactive antibody test and a positive follow-up test, he or she needs to talk to a health care provider experienced in treating Hepatitis C.
below 1.0 is negative
depending on the the test 1.0 to 3.8 or higher is reactive
over the specific test that the Signal-to-cut–off ratio predictive of a true positive ≥ 95% of the time
http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hcv/labtesting.htm
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