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vl/tx question
the other day my vl was 9.5 + million...my alt..97 ast 78....when i say to the nurse i'll be only doing 24 weeks tx...she says could as well be 48 weeks...we'll have to see in the first weeks how you do...i just wonder what my chances are of clearing the virus early enough to not have to go the 48 weeks...i know this is difficult to nail down but in general when someone has about a 10 mil vl to start do a certain percentage go on to 48 weeks...this will be the new tx...and my geno..1a......thanks......billy
The 24 weeks only apply to tx with the new drug added. and of course being clear by week #4.
Although I think there was studies done that showed even without the new drug added if someone was clear at week 4 and stopped at 24 weeks there wasn't much difference with people that did 48 weeks. I think it was only a 2% difference.
That 4 week test is the key to successful tx with making decisions, i.e. how long to treat, add more riba, etc
Although I think there was studies done that showed even without the new drug added if someone was clear at week 4 and stopped at 24 weeks there wasn't much difference with people that did 48 weeks. I think it was only a 2% difference.
That 4 week test is the key to successful tx with making decisions, i.e. how long to treat, add more riba, etc
Either blood sample or buccal swab (like rubbing a Q-tip on the inside of your cheek). Aprox.$300 if you don't have insurance.
thanks..i just looked that up....looks like they started doing it july 2010....is it just a blood test?? i guess i have to wonder why they didn't do this yet
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