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what is the window period for the HCV antibody test?
is a 6 week test sufficient?
is a 6 week test sufficient?
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Will
The ideal time to be tested for HCV ab is between the 4---10 week mark.(see below)
If you tested Neg. @week 6 post possible exposure then it would be unlikely you have contracted HCV.
for more piece of mind you may want to get re-tested at the 10 or 11 week mark or have a HCV/RNA by PCR test anytime to ascertain status..
Good luck..
Will
http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/HCV/HCVfaq.htm
How soon after exposure to HCV can anti-HCV be detected?
HCV infection can be detected by anti-HCV screening tests (enzyme immunoassay) 4–10 weeks after infection. Anti-HCV can be detected in >97% of persons by 6 months after exposure.
How soon after exposure to HCV can HCV RNA be detected by PCR?
HCV RNA appears in blood and can be detected as early as 2–3 weeks after infection.
If you tested Neg. @week 6 post possible exposure then it would be unlikely you have contracted HCV.
for more piece of mind you may want to get re-tested at the 10 or 11 week mark or have a HCV/RNA by PCR test anytime to ascertain status..
Good luck..
Will
http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/HCV/HCVfaq.htm
How soon after exposure to HCV can anti-HCV be detected?
HCV infection can be detected by anti-HCV screening tests (enzyme immunoassay) 4–10 weeks after infection. Anti-HCV can be detected in >97% of persons by 6 months after exposure.
How soon after exposure to HCV can HCV RNA be detected by PCR?
HCV RNA appears in blood and can be detected as early as 2–3 weeks after infection.
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