Is Hepatitic C Test Result 8 Weeks After Exposure,conclusive?

Posted on Sat, 21 Jun 2014

Question: I had intercourse with a girl who may have hep c. I got tested after 8 weeks and then again at 22 weeks. Both times were a negative. Should I be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not to be concerned, regular check ups needed...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You are reporting to have intercourse with a girl who may have hep c. In other words, you cannot say for sure if she has hep c. This lessens the chances to get hep c.

It is good that you have been testing for hep c, and good to know that no hep c.

As for the moment, I do not see anything to be concerned; however, regular screening is advised together with practicing safe sex.

Hope it answered to your queries! Let me know if I can assist you further!
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (4 minutes later)

So, I did wait long enough for the hep c test to give an accurate result? This is my main concern.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Time prior to testing was long enough...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Usually, the test will give an accurate result 8 weeks after exposure. As you have done the analysis twice: after 8 and 22 weeks, then, to my opinion, there is nothing you should be worried about hep C (no hep c as the tests resulted negative).

There is another more accurate test called HCV RNA which will detect the presence of the virus C. It will be present in the blood within the first 2 weeks of exposure.

At the end, as long as the other test resulted both negative, there is no concern for hep C.

Dr.Klerida
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar