How long is window period with hcv rna pcr test ? ( i dont mean anti body test)

HCV testing: HCV infection is usually chronic, and patients are asymptomatic. It takes approximately 6–8 weeks for body to produce detectable antibodies to HCV antigen. Virus RNA may be detected in 1-2 weeks by current standard RT-PCR in asymptomatic patients after infection. For acute symptomatic HCV infection, viral RNA may be detectable by the time the patient has symptoms or in 1-2 days.