Need help interpretating Quantasure test results

[St. George]

Since I don't have insurance I ordered a Hep.c viral load test through LabCorp (Quantasure) and received the results today from them but I am having trouble interpreting them.  It says <43 IU/ml is my result.  I am used to having the sensitive Heptimax test which has a sensitivity level of 5 and was wondering if anyone has had the Quantasure done and if this <43 is indeed undetectable.  My last Heptimax (2 months ago) stated I was undetectable and it has been 1 year plus that I have been off treatment.  Any help would be appreciated. Thank You.

[copyman]

At this point you really only have to do a qualatitive instead of a quantatitive. it is a less expensive test and simply says Neg or Pos. That is basically all you need to know at this point.

[St. George]

your right!

[FlGuy]

And, if you are tested in the future (although I can't see that it should be often or routine) you could go with one that is much less sensitive if it's cheaper.  There should be one available to 600 iu/ml.  But, the best advice is to get hcv out of your head for a while and turn into someone who 'had' hcv.

[St. George]

Thanks Mike and FL.

[mikesimon]

I agree. I think you're fine.
Mike

[St. George]

I wen't with this test because it was cheaper than the Heptimax.  My thinking was that after a year of SVR with the Heptimax I could go with a less sensitive test like the Quantasure because if the virus was indeed back it would be over 43 viral particles. Do you agree?  

[FlGuy]

Yes, undetected.