Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR with Reflexes - Hepatitis C (HCV) viral genotype is required prior to the initiation of antiviral therapy with direct acting agents.

The quantitative test results indicate the exact amount of HCV in your blood. This number helps your doctor confirm whether you have a high or low viral load. HCV RNA tests measure the amount of hepatitis C virus in the blood.

10 -100,000,000 IU/mL (1.0 -8.0 log IU/mL)

Undetectable (below normal range): Indicates no active infection, successful treatment, or very low levels of virus that may not be transmissible.

Low Viral Load: Generally <800,000 IU/mL, suggesting a potentially lower chance of liver damage.

High Viral Load: Generally >800,000 IU/mL, may indicate an active, untreated infection with a higher risk of liver complications.

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