Positive anti-body Hep C

[londonuk99]

This is the second time I've tested positive for hep c anti bodies in my blood. I got an HCV RNA PCR test done this august and it was negative, I just have gotten another HCV RNA PCR test done and am awaiting my results. Do I have hepatitis c? Should I be worried? Im just confused I don't have any tattoos don't do IV drugs don't get accupuncture done so Im just kinda confused haven't had unprotected sex with anyone so whats going on?

[londonuk99]

Thank you very much. He said we would just do this test to be sure I didn't have it but I said my last test proved I didn't have it. Thats pretty lucky for me I guess but I honestly have no idea how I would've came into contact with it so weird. So how accurate is this HCV RNA PCR like lets say I got a tattoo which I don't have any this is just a hypothetical situation, would the test I did be able to tell really quickly? Ive read on the RNA PCR and its accurate like 2-3 weeks after exposure? is this true?

[Idyllic]

No you should not be worried. Sorry for the mass confusion but once you test positive for the antibody you will always test positive for it.  The doctor should have explained that you do not really need to keep on having these tests done since the antibody will always be there. Another positive aspect is that it means you were somehow exposed to Hepatitis C but your body cleared it