i was wondering about the window period

[helloall79]

i was tested at 5 months after a potential exposure. i was negative for my antibody test but i am wondering if you all feel that it would be enough time for the window period. i have no symptoms but i understand they dont always show.

could you please give me your opinion on the window period and if i can find comfort in my my results.

thank you

[helloall79]

thanks for answering my questions you guys. ive just been a bit on edge and needed to talk to some people.

[SYDSDAD1111]

this is from the policy protocol from a hospital

For healthcare workers exposed to a source known to be positive for anti-HCV or HCV RNA (or a source whose hepatitis C status is unknown but who is assessed to be at high risk), serum should be obtained from the healthcare worker at baseline, 6, 12, and 24 weeks after exposure.
Serum should be tested for HCV RNA at 6 and 12 weeks and for anti-HCV at 12 weeks and 24 weeks.

[can-do-man]

When do the hepatitis C antibodies appear in the blood?

Antibodies usually appear in the blood between 6 weeks and 3 months. However, in some cases they may not appear for up to 6 months. This is something to keep in mind, as the hepatitis C test cannot detect an infection early. Hence an infection contracted in January may not return a positive result until June.

I would say your good to go...........Best