First, this will be my last question on this matter,  thank you for your help. As in previous questions I had a positive hep c test. The NAT showed hep c virus level <not detected and <1.18 Hep c Virus level not detected. I have never had a gay encounter, no one has ever penetrated my anus except a doctor with a finger. I have had no contact with blood. The last intercourse out of my marriage was in 2016 and that was vaginal/ oral. I was checked when that ended and was clear. I know based on your experience and knowledge none of the exposures I asked about were at risk for hep c or any other std. Please tell me I can put my mind at ease with this and not do any other testing for hep c. Myself, I believe it is a greater chance for a false positive than not based on what you said and what I  have read, from respected medical sites. Please help me and I won't ask again. I will contribute 25 a month for the cause lol . Thank you...I also talked to a Doctor friend of mine and he said put it behind me and don't worry like you  did. I also will never take one of those check every thing test again based on what you  said. Thank you

<15 not detected other reading  I didn't type it right  I am sorry

Welcome back to the Forum although I’m sorry you felt the need.  I have nothing to add to Dr. Handsfield’s earlier reply.  Al tests for antibodies occasionally give false positive results.  Standard practice with positive antibody tests is to do a 2nd unrelated test. When infection is present, both tests are positive.  You had the bad luck to have a falsely positive hepatitis C antibody test which was then proven to be incorrect with a NAAT test which was negative.  You don’t need further testing.  You need to calm yourself and move forward without concern.  EWH---