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HCR RNA PCR QT RSLT 6900
(Note)
Assumed to be baseline. Final result was obtained on a 1:2 dilution.
Limit of Quantification: 43 IU/mL plasma
Limit of Detection: 18 IU/mL plasma (7 IU/mL for Genotype 1)
Reference Range: Not Detected
Linear to 17500000 IU/mL plasma
HCV RNA PCR QT LOG 3.83
Unit: Log10
Just got these this morning. Not sure what they mean. Can anyone help me defipher? My HAC Antibody test came back reactive, which was expected since I had it in the '90's and HAB was nonreactive.
(Note)
Assumed to be baseline. Final result was obtained on a 1:2 dilution.
Limit of Quantification: 43 IU/mL plasma
Limit of Detection: 18 IU/mL plasma (7 IU/mL for Genotype 1)
Reference Range: Not Detected
Linear to 17500000 IU/mL plasma
HCV RNA PCR QT LOG 3.83
Unit: Log10
Just got these this morning. Not sure what they mean. Can anyone help me defipher? My HAC Antibody test came back reactive, which was expected since I had it in the '90's and HAB was nonreactive.
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I've been vaccinated. That's what is so weird. I figured i would have the antibodies. I was vaccinated in the early '90's when I worked in a lab handling blood. We were all required to have it.
There is no cure for HBV but there is a vaccine. Either way you might want to ask about HBV vaccine since you were nonreactive.
(From the VA Site)
http://www.hepatitis.va.gov/patient/basics/hepatitisB-vaccine.asp
(From the VA Site)
http://www.hepatitis.va.gov/patient/basics/hepatitisB-vaccine.asp
"The test results above mention geno 1, but I don't know if that means it's mine."
No it doesn't, the test just has a slightly different range (LLOD 7 IU/ml for geno 1, 18 IU/ml for others).
You will need to have a genotype ran before you discuss treatment options
No it doesn't, the test just has a slightly different range (LLOD 7 IU/ml for geno 1, 18 IU/ml for others).
You will need to have a genotype ran before you discuss treatment options
I'm not sure. The test results above mention geno 1, but I don't know if that means it's mine.
Thanks hrsepwrguy. It's early here on the west coast. :)
Dooklebug, drink your coffee. I hear it's good for the liver. Do your liver biopsy, and then you and your doc will have all the information ready to go for making a decision about treatment (whether to treat now, and if so, with which treatment). Are you genotype 1?
Advocate1955
Dooklebug, drink your coffee. I hear it's good for the liver. Do your liver biopsy, and then you and your doc will have all the information ready to go for making a decision about treatment (whether to treat now, and if so, with which treatment). Are you genotype 1?
Advocate1955
No. I actually had Hep A back in the 90's. I have had a CT scan already and liver appeared normal. We discussed a liver biopsy and, if she thinks I need one, I want to try to schedule before the end of the year so it won't cost anything. As I've stated before, I have hit max out of pocket on my insurance, so I want to get everything I can done this year. :)
"you have a viral load of 6,900 which means that HCV RNA is present."
You are absolutely correct and have given some great follow up advice :)
You are absolutely correct and have given some great follow up advice :)
HCR RNA PCR QT RSLT 6900 - HCV RNA PCR QT LOG 3.83
That is your viral load expressed in IU/ml and Log 10 which are the same number expressed in different ways
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Reference Range: Not Detected
Linear to 17500000 IU/mL plasma
That is the test range, it can go from not detected to 17500000
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Limit of Quantification: 43 IU/mL plasma
That is the LLOQ ( lowest limit of quantification ) meaning that is the lowest number that the test can actually put on it however it can actually test down to 7 IU/ml (LLOD) for genotype 1 but can only tell you DET or UND between 7 and 43 IU/ml
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Limit of Detection: 18 IU/mL plasma (7 IU/mL for Genotype 1)
That is the LLOD (lowest limit of detection) meaning that is as low as the test can detect the virus, for this one it is 7IU/ml for geno 1
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If you want to read about it follow the links
http://www.hepatitis-central.com/hcv/hepatitis/loadchart.html
http://www.hepatitis-central.com/hepatitis-c/what-is-viral-load.html
That is your viral load expressed in IU/ml and Log 10 which are the same number expressed in different ways
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reference Range: Not Detected
Linear to 17500000 IU/mL plasma
That is the test range, it can go from not detected to 17500000
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Limit of Quantification: 43 IU/mL plasma
That is the LLOQ ( lowest limit of quantification ) meaning that is the lowest number that the test can actually put on it however it can actually test down to 7 IU/ml (LLOD) for genotype 1 but can only tell you DET or UND between 7 and 43 IU/ml
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Limit of Detection: 18 IU/mL plasma (7 IU/mL for Genotype 1)
That is the LLOD (lowest limit of detection) meaning that is as low as the test can detect the virus, for this one it is 7IU/ml for geno 1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you want to read about it follow the links
http://www.hepatitis-central.com/hcv/hepatitis/loadchart.html
http://www.hepatitis-central.com/hepatitis-c/what-is-viral-load.html
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I think the next things your doctor will want to check are your genotype, to see if you need any vaccinations or HIV screening, possibly an ultrasound or a CT scan to look at your liver, and then possibly a liver biopsy (relatively painless and low risk) to further diagnose the health of your liver. At that point then your doctor will make recommendations to you regarding whether or not to treat your Hep C, and, if so, when.
I'm not sure I'm really understanding your statement about your history. Are you saying you had an acute Hep C infection back in the 90's but cleared the virus, but now have a chronic Hep C infection, and therefore a second exposure to Hep C?
Advocate1955