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Urgent! Precore mutant results.... May 4, 2004 I have Hep-B and after pestering my Dr about it he finaly agreed to do a HBV DNA PCR test, however he's not sure what we are looking for to signal us of a precore mutant situation. Is there a certain number we should be aware of (+ or -?)I am having the test done next week and would love to be able to take this info with me to the Dr so we can figure this out together...thank you! MC |
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 Our new guidelines suggest that HBV DNA over 50,000 copies should be treated. If you have any liver disease then 10,000 copies is the suggestion. However lately I have been doing liver biopsies on most people who have virtually any copy level. If there is any fibrosis on liver biopsy, then treatment is indicated. Good luck! DTD | ||||||||
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