Hello, about a month ago I donated blood (3rd time). Now a couple days ago I received a letter saying that Hepititis C screening showed a possibility of having HepC. Here is part of the letter:
"When we tested your donation, the first (screening) test for hepititis C showed a reaction. The second (confirmatory) test for hepitits C was indeterminate, meaning that the result was not clear-cut. A third Nucleic Acid Test (NAT) for hepititis C was negative. These results mean that you are likely not infected with hepititis C. However, it is possible that you have been infected with hepititis C in the past, and the virus is no longer present in your blood. Because a positive reaction was found on one of the tests, we recommend that you consult your doctor for further testing."
What I want to know is, given this information, what are the chances of me currently being infected or even having it in the past? I was pretty baffled when I read this, as I have no clear whatsoever about how I could have contracted the disease. I have talked to my doctor (who himself was wondering how I received it) and will be getting further blood tests done soon; however, I'd still like some input from other people. If anyone can help me with this, it would be greatly appreciated.