A member asked:

How long after getting a cadaver graft do i have to wait for a home test to detect possible hepatitis b and c? is there a 3 month wait like hiv?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably no need: The cadaver graft source surely was tested and the graft wouldn't have been used unless negative for all these viruses. If testing is really needed for some reason, the wait for accurate HIV test is 4-8 weeks, depending on which test is done; 3 months is old news. For hepatitis B and C, it's 6-12 weeks, depending on risk. Discuss all this with your doctor.

Answered 2/20/2016

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