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What does PCR mean in Hep C?
PCR stands for Polymerase Chain Reaction, which is a type of laboratory test used on blood. The PCR process can be used to test for many different things, including hep C.
What is a HCV RNA test?
The quantitative HCV RNA tests measure the amount of hepatitis C virus in the blood. The result will be an exact number, such as “1,215,422 IU/L.” Many people refer to the quantitative measurement as the hepatitis C “viral load.”
What is HCV quantitative PCR?
The quantitative HCV RNA PCR test indicates the number of viral copies of HCV in the blood. It works by detecting how much genetic material is present in a small amount of blood. For many people, the quantitative test has replaced the qualitative test.
What does HCV PCR not detected mean?
The qualitative results indicate that HCV is present in your blood. The test result will be either “detected” or “undetected.” “Detected” means that you do have the virus in your blood. “Undetected” means that you don’t have the virus in your blood, or you have a tiny amount that can’t be detected by this test.
What is the PCR blood test?
PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests are a fast, highly accurate way to diagnose certain infectious diseases and genetic changes. The tests work by finding the DNA or RNA of a pathogen (disease-causing organism) or abnormal cells in a sample.
What is PCR test for hepatitis B?
Polymerase chain reaction is a highly sensitive technique for the detection of hepatitis B virus-DNA and hepatitis C virus-RNA in serum, liver tissue, and peripheral mononuclear blood cells.
How do I read HCV PCR report?
If your results are:
- Fewer than 15 IU/mL: The virus is detected, but the amount can’t be measured exactly.
- Fewer than 800,000 IU/mL: A low viral load is detected.
- More than 800,000 IU/mL: A high viral load is detected.
- More than 100,000,000 IU/mL: The virus is detected and active infection is taking place.
What is the difference between RT PCR and swab test?
Swab is done on the nasopharynx and / or oropharynx. This collection is done by rubbing the nasopharyngeal cavity and / or oropharynx using a tool such as a special cotton swab. PCR stands for polymerase chain reaction. PCR is a method of examining the SARS Co-2 virus by detecting viral DNA.
What does SARS-CoV-2 detected mean?
A “Detected” result indicates that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) RNA is present and suggests the diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).