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how long does it take to get your viral load and genyotype test's back ? it's been a little over a week now and nothing ! also your genyo type is your own genetic type ?,or something you get along w/ the disease??all's i know is it plays a great factor in your treatment plan .
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As cando said, the genotype is the particular ‘strain’ of Hep C. There are up to six genotypes, or strains and each one is managed differently. Genotype 2 and 3 typically respond to 24 weeks of therapy, where genotype 1 and 4 will require 48 + weeks.

It can take up to two weeks for these results to get back to the doctor’s office, but sometimes less. Check with them again at 10 days; they will probably have them back then. There are a limited number of labs that can handle these tests; they aren’t performed locally.

Best to you—

Bill
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john-Yeah patience not really my thing ! at least i know i can come here for my answers and some support!
  bill-ty for your informative answer.
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if like me you have to be patient ,ive been told what my vload was but not my genotype,and im still waiting to be put on the meds,i was first diagnosed in feb this year ,and i only know what my vload is,its a very frustrating time ,and i  hope you can get your answers soon,hang on in there,
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Your geno type will be the same as the type you was infected with, as for how long it takes to find out its about 2 weeks to get the results.......... Hang in there, best to you.

cando.
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