If the blood tests for hepatitis C viral infection, or the hepatitis C PCR for viral RNA are negative at 12 weeks, what does that indicate?
Twelve weeks is usually the period of time when initial viral response is expected although the earlier the better. If at the 12-week mark the hepatitis C viral level has not dramatically reduced or is absent, treatment may be discontinued. It is also at that time, on occasion, a dose change may be offered.
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