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A few years ago while undergoing fertility treatments, our fertility doctor said my bloodworm came back showing that I might have been exposed to Hep C at some point. She recommended that I have my liver checked at some point but that it wasn't urgent and we could move forward with treatment. We got pregnant and it completely slipped my mind. Last week I suddenly remembered it and went to my doctor. He did a blood test and said my liver enzymes are normal and there is no sign of the Hep C virus in my blood. Other than more than five sex partners, I had no other risk factors. So I am assuming this test is right? Any ideas on why I would have had a false positive?mor does this mean. I had it and passed it? Thanks!
You need to see exactly what test he ran call his office and get a copy of the labs and we can help you figure them out!
He said they tested liver enzymes and function and then tested my blood for the presence of Hep C and also A and B just to be safe. He said there was no presence but that he has no clue how the fertility clinic claims they detected it. He said he thinks it was a false positive, but if I want to get tested in 3-6 months I can, but he doesnt feel it's necessary. Thank you for responding. Once I remembered the previous test and started researching Hep C, I have been so stressed and scared. It's been an emotional roller coaster and I am not sure if I'm still on it or if I can get off, ya know?
What kind of test did the doctor do? Liver enzymes are often within normal limits with HCV.
Having tested for antibodies also isn't *necessarily* determinate of current HCV infection.
Did the doctor do a PCR test to test for virus present in your blood? If that test is negative, you aren't infected.
Incidentally, having more than 5 sexual partners is not a risk factor for HCV infection.
Having tested for antibodies also isn't *necessarily* determinate of current HCV infection.
Did the doctor do a PCR test to test for virus present in your blood? If that test is negative, you aren't infected.
Incidentally, having more than 5 sexual partners is not a risk factor for HCV infection.
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