How to read hepatitis C test results

For the results of the patient’s hepatitis C test, the first thing to look at is whether the hepatitis C antibody is positive. If the hepatitis C antibody is positive, the patient is mostly considered to be a patient with chronic viral hepatitis C. Secondly, we need to see whether the patient has viral replication of hepatitis C RNA, if the hepatitis C RNA indicates that the virus is not replicating. At this time, if the liver function is normal, it is recommended that the patient continue to observe can not be dealt with, usually pay attention to do not drink alcohol, do not strain, do not stay up late. If the hepatitis C RNA indicates that the virus is replicating, and the liver function is elevated in the glutathione and glutamic oxalacetic aminotransferase. This is the time to consider that the patient has the virus replication, in the window period of virus replication, it is recommended that the patient actively consider oral medication, or interferon injection for antiviral treatment. The patient needs to take oral medication for about three months, and if the interferon is injected, it needs to be injected for about six months to a year. After active antiviral treatment, the patient’s condition stabilizes, or after interferon injection treatment, the patient will turn negative and carrier possibility. Usually patients should pay attention to timely review, pay attention not to stay up late, do not drink alcohol, do not strain.