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

Question

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?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

i propose you to be retested by using your guy or woman healthcare professional. acquire a replica of the lab report and take it with you. you're able to be able to or won't be allowed to donate. definite, there could be fake positives. although, that's the coverage of the yank crimson go: "Hepatitis, Jaundice in case you had hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) brought about via a virus, or unexplained jaundice (yellow discoloration of the floor), considering that age 11, you're actually not eligible to donate blood. This incorporates people who had hepatitis with Cytomegalovirus (CMV), or Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), the virus that motives Mononucleosis. perfect in case you had jaundice or hepatitis brought about via something different than a viral an infection, as an occasion: drugs, Gilbert's affliction, bile duct obstruction, alcohol, gallstones or trauma to the liver. in case you ever examined constructive for hepatitis B or hepatitis C , at any age, you're actually not eligible to donate, regardless of in case you have been on no account unwell or jaundiced from the an infection. Hepatitis publicity in case you reside with or have had sexual touch with a individual who has hepatitis, you're able to attend twelve months after the final touch. persons who've been detained or incarcerated in a facility (juvenile detention, lockup, reformatory, or penitentiary) for extra desirable than seventy two consecutive hours (3 days) are deferred for twelve months from the date of final occurrence. This incorporates artwork launch courses and weekend incarceration. those individuals are at greater danger for publicity to infectious illnesses. Wait twelve months after receiving a blood transfusion (except it became your guy or woman "autologous" blood), non-sterile needle stick/physique piercing or publicity to somebody else's blood. Wait twelve months following a human chew, if it broke the floor." EMT

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

dont know

Answer 5

I have not heard that.