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What are hcv rna tests?

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Blood test: Hcv RNA is a blood test that quantifies how mich virus you have in your body; also called your "viral load". It is measured from a standard blood draw and reported as iu (international units) per milliliter (ml).

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Answered 5/19/2015

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Active infection: It tests for the presence of Hepatitis C viral nucleic acid, if positive, it means active infection.

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