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What does it mean if you are positive for hepatitis c antibodies and pcr undetectable. ?
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Hepatitis C: You have gotten hepatitis C at some time but currently do not have active virus in your system. The PCR detects nucleic acid belonging to the virus, demonstrating its presence and the amounts. If you are undetectable do not worry, but keep up with your doctor and ask their opinion.
Answered 5/30/2015
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Past infection: In all likelihood you in the minority of individuals who overcome hepatitis C infection. Antibody means you had the infection. Negative pcr means no active virus in the body. You do not have hepatitis C.
Answered 5/31/2015
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