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Author Topic: Harvoni 4-5 week viral load - Not Detected  (Read 5981 times)

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Offline Username98098

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Harvoni 4-5 week viral load - Not Detected
« on: April 05, 2017, 12:31:33 pm »
Hello everyone,

I'm about 6 weeks into my treatment and got my 4-5 week viral load lab results this morning. Couldn't be happier. Very few side effects to speak of. The Harvoni High wore off and now I just feel great. Before that every day was a struggle to make it from morning to night. Sleeping as much as possible. My 12 week supply will be done on May 17th.

HCV RNA, QUANTITATIVE REAL TIME PCR
   
HCV RNA, QUANTITATIVE REAL TIME PCR Reference Range: <15 (IU/mL)

2835477 01/16/2017
 
<15 NOT DETECTED 03/24/2017

HCV RNA, QUANTITATIVE REAL TIME PCR Reference Range: <1.18 (Log IU/mL) 

6.45  01/16/2017
 
<1.18 NOT DETECTED 03/24/2017

I see everyone saying undetected. But I assume Not Detected is the same thing. Am I right?

All I know is I feel better than I have in years.

Have a great day everyone!
Start of treatment. Harvoni
1/16/2017

Genotype 1a

HCV RNA, QUANTITATIVE REAL TIME PCR
Viral load <15       2835477
Viral Load <1.18   6.45
 
AST 36
ALT  61

FibroTest  F1-F2

03/24/2017
HCV RNA, QUANTITATIVE REAL TIME PCR
Viral Load <15 Not Detected
Viral Load <1.18 Not Detected

4/21/17
HCV RNA, QUANTITATIVE REAL TIME PCR
Viral Load <15     37
Viral Load <1.18  1.57

Offline gnatcatcher

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Re: Harvoni 4-5 week viral load - Not Detected
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2017, 04:20:32 pm »
. . .I see everyone saying undetected. But I assume Not Detected is the same thing. Am I right?
. . .

Welcome, and CONGRATULATIONS, Username98098. Yes, you are right -- the word choice differs at different labs. Your experience on Harvoni is a lot like mine was. May your journey stay easy.

Gnatty
9/29/71 transfusions
HCV genotype 1a
7/09/15-9/30/15 Harvoni

Before treatment:
Viral Load 9,490,582
FibroScan 19.5 kPa [F4]
ALT 262
AST 217
ALP 183

Most recent:
VL still UNDETECTED (SVR 102)
FibroScan 7.6 kPa [F1-2]
ALT 15
AST 20
ALP 85

Offline Lynn K

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Re: Harvoni 4-5 week viral load - Not Detected
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2017, 05:33:30 pm »
My lab also uses "not detected" which is what I have in my signature.

Congrats for your on treatment results. Now on to the test that counts the 12 week post treatment test. If you remain not detected at 12 weeks after you complete treatment the medical experts are saying that is tantamount to a cure.

Best of luck to you
« Last Edit: April 05, 2017, 05:35:15 pm by Lynn K »
Genotype 1a
1978 contracted, 1990 Dx
1995 Intron A failed
2001 Interferon Riba null response
2003 Pegintron Riba trial med null response
2008 F4 Cirrhosis Bx
2014 12 week Sov/Oly relapse
10/14 fibroscan 27 PLT 96
2014 24 weeks Harvoni 15 weeks Riba
5/4/15 EOT not detected, ALT 21, AST 20
4 week post not detected, ALT 26, AST 28
12 week post NOT DETECTED (07/27/15)
ALT 29, AST 27 PLT 92
24 week post NOT DETECTED! (10/19/15)
44 weeks (3/11/16)  fibroscan 33, PLT 111, HCV NOT DETECTED!
I AM FREE!

Offline Username98098

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Re: Harvoni 4-5 week viral load - Not Detected
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2017, 11:04:52 pm »
It's a good start. Staying positive and hopeful.
Start of treatment. Harvoni
1/16/2017

Genotype 1a

HCV RNA, QUANTITATIVE REAL TIME PCR
Viral load <15       2835477
Viral Load <1.18   6.45
 
AST 36
ALT  61

FibroTest  F1-F2

03/24/2017
HCV RNA, QUANTITATIVE REAL TIME PCR
Viral Load <15 Not Detected
Viral Load <1.18 Not Detected

4/21/17
HCV RNA, QUANTITATIVE REAL TIME PCR
Viral Load <15     37
Viral Load <1.18  1.57

 


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