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Is Negative Hepatitis C Antibody Test After 20 Weeks Conclusive?

Posted on Mon, 7 Sep 2015

Question: I had hep b vaccination 2 years ago. So still immunized. I did hiv too at 20 weeks and was -v
e too. I did ask the lab about hcv antibodies and I have told that the test is done

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need more info

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

To know effective immunity against Hepatitis B you will need to get Hepatitis antibody levels done.
Antibody against Hepatitis C should be negative to confirm non existence of Hepatitis C

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (4 minutes later)

I am asking if hep c negative antibody after 20 weeks is conclusive?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Negative Hepatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Negative antibody of hepatitis after 20 weeks is conclusive of the fact that the person does not have Hepatitis C

If there is a high index of suspicion for hepatitis C i recommend getting a Hepatitis C PCR done

Regards

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