False-Positive

[scaredwifeinny]

My husband and I are going through infertility treatment.  He went in a few weeks ago to have the blood checklist for IVF and my doctor called on Friday to tell us that he's tested positive for the antibodies to Hepatitis C.  My husband has never used illegal drugs, no tattoos, no blood transfusions and was vigilant about protected sex.  So... since we haven't been in to see another doctor for follow-up tests, what are the rates of false-positive in this sort of population?  We are understandably devastated and just need to know more information.  Thanks!

[alfeezy]

please note that i have gone through hcv antibodies and the result was cut off one month back then i have checked the pcr and the result was negative, but when i repeat the hcv antibodies after a month from the first test again i got weak positive, my question is this weak positive will remain always when i take this test or may be it may be changed in future

[debnevada]

come back and let us know when you are in "the family way"

[jmjm530]

Glad we could be of some help here and that it all had a happy ending. All the best with your infertility treatments.

-- Jim

[scaredwifeinny]

Thanks so much.  Now I have to get over my anger at my fertility doctor, but we really feel fortunate.  Thanks so much, Jim, and I wish you good health and happiness.  I am so glad I learned more about this disease and won't ever judge people without knowing all the facts!

[debnevada]

My dear, the bullet has been dodged.  I am so happy that this turned out this way.

Have some babies now!

Deb

[jmjm530]

Congrautlations! That must be a real load off both your minds. And good  luck with the fertility treatment.

-- Jim