Newbie here...

[rio_branco]

Hi everybody!
First of all forgive me for my ignorance. I have never been tested for Hepatitis C and now I'm planning to get tested. I would really appreciate if you could enlighten me on the following things:
1) Is there any window period for Hep C test? How long should I wait before getting tested?
2) What's the best Hep C test? I checked one of the health care providers here where I live, and they seem to have PCR. Is this good enough? or should I take another type of test?
3) Is Hep C curable?

Thanks in advance!

[willbb]

You are most welcome...and I much enjoyed this part of your post:

" and it came back negative. "

best to you...
Will

[rio_branco]

Hello, this might be late, but thank you so much for your answer. I got tested on September 10, 2011 using antibody test, and it came back negative.
God bless you!

[willbb]

depending on what geno type one has the odds " .....sorry ...forgot to add......"the odds can vary"

[willbb]

Hi there...The PCR would be the ultimate test and it would be valid within 2.to 3 weeks after possible exposure to HCV

yes Hepc is curable.. depending on what geno type one has the odds. Also there are new meds on the horizon that are clinically showing 70 -80% cure rates for the hardest to treat type (geno1)
  Good luck on your tests..and hoping you have not contracted HCV

  Will