I tested positive for hep c antibodies but there is little if any active virus so do I have it?
I tested positive for hep c antibodies but there is little if any active virus so do I have it?
If you have less than 15 iu's (<15iu's) it is unlikely you have transmissible virus. That is the lower limit of the HCV/RNA test that most physicians use to declare a person cured. I am not sure what you mean about having a little active virus. This is really a question for your physician who knows which test he used. (Sue, Community Moderator)
Thanks for responding ,in 2009 I was in liver failure for 5 weeks and Doctors didn't know why so that is why they ran a whole bunch of blood tests to find out why thats when I tested positive for hep c antibodies but they said that was not what caused the liver failure I asked them the same question i asked you and was told it might kick back in because i had liver failure once it just confuses me the answer they came up with is I'm allergic to nsaids for the liver failure thanks again for responding
Very interesting, Ms. Uncertain! I'm so sorry to hear you've had to endure so much! Thank you again for sharing with us, and I hope you receive more information soon. How confusing! Please let us know if you have any other specific questions! -Casey, HepatitisC.net Team
