blood in eye

[eckojay]

i got blood in my eye from a hiv / hcv co infected patient

i have a 9 week (61 day)  hcv ab negative  how accurate is this test?
is hcv passed that way?
What is conclusive?  90 days?


please help
thank you

[upshotphx]

Based upon the literature, you are PROBABLY OK, but it is definitely not conclusive at this point.

"The average time it takes for people to develop HCV antibodies
is 2 months, but can take as long as 6 months; however, this is uncommon."

If you can, get a PCR test, it will conclusively tell you whether or not you have it.  Pressure whoever is handling your post-exposure follow-up to perform the test.

[eckojay]

11 week (77 days)
hcv ab - negative

how much does that help my cause?
when is hcv testing conclusive?

thank you

[hrsepwrguy]

Hepatitis C and Health Care Personnel

Other than needlesticks, do other exposures, such as splashes to the eye, pose a risk to health care personnel for HCV transmission?

Although a few cases of HCV transmission via blood splash to the eye have been reported, the risk for such transmission is expected to be very low. Avoiding occupational exposure to blood is the primary way to prevent transmission of bloodborne illnesses among health care personnel. All health care personnel should adhere to  Standard Precautions.  Depending on the medical procedure involved, Standard Precautions may include the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, masks, and protective eyewear).

Testing and Diagnosis

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.

http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/HCV/HCVfaq.htm#c5