Is HCV Ab Value Of 0.8 A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Thu, 12 Nov 2015

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Question : I had a Hepatitis C antibody test HCV Ab, with a nonreactive result, and my HCVAB Number is .08
Is this a good result?

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Normal report. So yes it is good.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Hepatitis C antibody test negative and confirmed negative by elisa result of mere 0.8 which is normal and indicates you do not have hepatitis C virus in your body.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan

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

Follow up: Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (4 minutes later)

Actually the number is .08. I was worried because along with my results it states "Health Department notified in accordance with reportable infectious disease guidelines."

I don't know if that's just a standard statement when this test is performed.

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No worries

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back

That is not for you. A standard statement on every lab report. When there is communicable disease suspected in patients then doctor is bound to inform authorities to prevent epidemic. Not in your case.

So no worries.
Regards
Khan

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