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How much time after possible infection does hepatitis b or c show up in a blood test?

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Hepatitis B, C: After exposure to Hep C, those who acquire infection will usually show antibody in the blood by 3 months. A PCR test may be positive within the first 2 weeks. For Hepatitis B, a person with acute infection wil develop positive serology within a wide range of 1 -10 weeks after exposure.

Answered 6/26/2014

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