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Does Metronidazole Ingestion Affect Hepatitis C Antibody Test Results?

Posted on Tue, 9 Jun 2015

Question: i was taking the antibiotic metronidazole when I got a hepatitis c antibody test. The results came back negative but Could taking this antibiotic hAve affected the results?

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No metronidazole does not affect that test

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for using HCM.
I went through your post about taking metronnidazole and hepatitis C antibody test.

No, metronidazole does not affect the hepatitis c antibody testing. It will not alter the result. It will not cause a false negative result.

I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Barani

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (42 minutes later)

Would any antibiotic affect this test?
Would any antibiotic affect this test? Also would it matter that the dosage of the metronidazole was 500mg?

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No, antibiotics do not interfere with hepatitis C test

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
No, antibiotics do not interfere with hepatitis C test,
No it does not matter if the dose of metronidazole was 500 mg.

Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Barani

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D