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[|Human|] I got a borderline hep c result after some blood work so my doctor had me wait a month and do another blood test and that one also came back the same. He isn t completely sure what the meaning of this is and wants me to go see a doctor that can test further but now I have no health coverage and can not afford to pay. So since both results come back borderline hep c do I more than likely have hep c? Or what is some other reliable reasons this result keeps showing up borderline and not just a positive or negative? Thank you!
[|AI|]  Probably you must have undergone ELISA test (enzyme immunoassay) for screening of hepatitis C. ELISA is not a confirmatory test for hepatitis C, and sometimes it gives false positive and false negative result. Sometimes it gives inconclusive (borderline) result. The most reliable test is to detect hepatitis C RNA (CV RNA) in blood by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). It will confirm whether you are positive or negative for hepatitis C. you can visit nearby pathological laboratory or any government hospital for this test.  I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another questionThank