levels

[Jill0]

i had recently found out i have hep c.  I got a blood test done called i think the name was pcr or something like that.  My results came back that it was 4,400,000 and the other one was 1,760,000.  What does this mean?


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[choprchk]

Here Jill, this a link to documented viral load equivalents.  

http://www.hepatitis-central.com/hcv/hepatitis/loadchart.html

Keep researching before you decide to treat.  Many people clear the virus with tx, there are a lot of facts that weigh into whether you clear or not. Good luck to you in whatever your decision is!

[franke566]

I'm nearly 4 years since Tx and I still don't know what any of my test numbers mean but I am getting alot of help from some very nice people on this site since I found it about 4 days ago and I am so thankful.  I'm learning to navigate and found the list of Acronyms which helps me understand what they are talking about.  Good luck to you Frank E

[Bill1954]

Hi Jill, welcome to the discussion group--

This appears to be your viral load test; the number you're referring to is most likely the amount of virus in your blood, and generally expressed as international units per milliliter (IU/mL). Either of these numbers is quite common for HCV infection; a low viral load is now considered <400,000 IU/mL. These numbers aren't really significant until treatment commences; at that time, they'll act as a barometer to tell you how you're responding to the medication. I don't know why you have two numbers; could they be referring to a previous test, possibly?

Good luck to you,

Bill