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Major VL change before tx

Hi everyone!  I went today to get all of my baseline work done for tx.  My original VL was around 750,000 and this report says 35,645?  Could this possibly be right?  That is more than a log drop correct?  My mind is baffled here.  All I have done is 9 phlebotomies nothing else.  The last two weeks I haven't had to even do them because I was back down to normal range.  I just don't understand this.

Have a great day!
Jules
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agree wit OH,however a 1.3 log drop is quite a decrease. I t still means you have HCV .however personally  the low VL would influence my treatment choice somewhat.

Best ..Will
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163305 tn?1333668571
Viral loads jump around all the time.
Those little viron are living dying and breeding constantly.
Don't worry.
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