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2 repeat negative anti-hcv results, 5 inconclusive anti-hcv results but no symptoms. do i have hepatitis? doc referred me to hepatologist, necessary?

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Hepatitis: Checking hepoatitis viral load in the blood is a more specific test if index of suspicion is very high.

Dr Mead agreed

Answered 10/3/2015

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