Hep C and pregnancy

From: Glen Elrod (dr99645@yahoo.com)
Sat May 23 21:56:45 2009


Our local perinatologist has suggested that due to the high numbers of Hep C that they see, that we add Hep C Ab testing to our routine prenantal set.

I am not familiar with hep C testing beyond simple antibody testing. If a pregnant woman is positive for Hep C AB what is the next testing needed?

>From what I've read, I'm assuming it will be LFT and a test for viral load.

Thanks,

Glen





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