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What to do if i might have been infected with hepatitis c -- how long should i wait to do a blood test?
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Now: You should get a blood test now, but then repeat it in 3 to 6 months, to make sure (sometimes the blood test takes up to 6 months to become positive).
Answered 5/4/2014
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