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HCV antibodies Positive PCR RNA negative

Hi, I got HCV Antibody positive result and PCR RNA Negative result, can someone tell me what it mean? Is it mean
1. I am HCV negative?
2. Is it mean I need to repeat the test after 6 months?
3. Is it mean I cleared virus and negative and no more tests I need?
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Thank you all, God gave every one a healthy and pece full life, to enjoy there happiness and successes, Thank you all
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1747881 tn?1546175878
Yes you are HCV free and no you do not need anymore testing.

Enjoy life with your baby.
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1815939 tn?1377991799
You are fine. No need for anymore tests.
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No problem have a nice day and can I say u morning? It's now 03:00 pm in uk :) any ways have a nice and happy day, so I am HCV free no need for any more test ? That is my last question
Thx again
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1747881 tn?1546175878
It's still early in the morning where I am at, I was just correcting my spelling errors

Have a great day
HPG
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I did not get your last message meaning
Soo=soo?
Exposure = Exposure?
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Thx my friend I have 1 year baby, I was worried that's a big relief for me, God Bless You All, Thx allot
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1747881 tn?1546175878
soo = soon

exposer = exposure
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1747881 tn?1546175878
PCR RNA Negative result

This is considered the gold standard of hep c testing, it can pick up on the virus as soo as 2 weeks after possible exposer and is conclusive.

No you do not need to test again
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Thx brother, u make my day, but I read on British liver web, that this test need I need to repeat after 4 to 6 weeks is it true do I need to repeat the test? If yes how long?
Thx for ur help God bless u.
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317787 tn?1473358451
Hi there!  Congrats!  You do not have hep c
No one answered because they were sleeping, even now on a Saturday people are sleeping.
Good luck and again congrats! So happy for you
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Y no one help me plz
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Plz help me, I do not know the meaning of PCR RNA negative I took the result on phone and need to wait for details up to tuesday if someone help me to understand it will be great bcoz wait is killing me.
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