I showed reactive to hepatitis C.I still have to confirm with a PCR test.Is there a chance of a false positive

Here are my results Total bilirubin 2.2, Total protein 7.6, Albumin 4.8, Alkaline Phospatase 65, ALT# 40, AST 34, Direct Bilirubin 0.3 all of my enzymes are okay does this bold well for treatment if needed?I showed reactive to hepatitis C.I still have to confirm with a PCR test.Is there a chance of a false positive
with hep c you can only tell so much by the enzymes. the best way is to do a liver biopsy to see how much tissue (if any) has already been affected. levels can stay normal for years then skyrocket suddenly. see a liver specialist. interfuron (sp?) treatments have had wonderful results with most patients, clearing the virus completely from up to 60% of patients. but then again it depends on the genome type of the hep c as to how well it will respond to treatment. i have hep c and my enzyme levels are normal so i have decided not to seek treatment at this time. its also possible that your body will clear the virus itself without treatment. just stay away from alcohol and medication that can be harmful to your liver.





go see an internal medicine doctor or a liver specialist and they will do more blood tests to narrow it down to the genotype of your hep c. then they will do a biopsy and will be able to tell you if they think treatment will help you and what kind of treatment is best. there are dozens of types and some dont respond to treatment at all. its best to get a professional opinion/diagnosis on this issue.





false positives happen less than 1% of the time. if you are still unsure see a specialist and have your bloodwork redone.I showed reactive to hepatitis C.I still have to confirm with a PCR test.Is there a chance of a false positive
There is always a hope that it will be. But if not, you have a good chance to get better. Modern medicine has improved since I got mine and I have done well since then.
I have not heard that.
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