Which tests would confirm whether hepatitis is cured or not?
Patient: Hi there, im 31 years male, weighing,75, height5;11. 4 years back i had to under go a nazal surgery, pre-operation tests confirmed hcv, but after further tests doc decided to go ahead with surgery, latter i got six months liver treatment but didn,t  go for post-treatment tests to make sure that whether therapy was successful or not, although i feel perfectly alright now but  i want make sure whether im hcv free or not, plz guide me where to start ? Or what tests i should go for first? Doctor: Hi welcome to HCM....After infection with hepatitis c infection, chance of getting Chronic infection is very high....There is no particular antidote for hepatitis c ...if antiglobulin like antibody given at the time of exposure within 72 hour then it might help , otherwise it is your immunity that play role in clearing infection...Now six month had gone ...So to confirm its negativity perform ELISA or PCR like molecular method.....If it comes positive then regular follow up to gastroenterologist done....Meanwhile avoid alcohol drinking and take low fat diet....Take care.Dr.Parth