Way to go Phil! And not bad on that HGB reading. Best I can seem to muster on my reduced Riba (600mg) is 10.4 Too high to allow Procrit and too low to have much energy to do anything.
mallani said
Jun 5, 2012
Congrats Phil- another one for Victrelis. Having my 12 week bloods done today.
krowdog said
Jun 4, 2012
Phil, I can't say it any better than Allan did, so I'll repeat it:
news wrote:
The UND is the best part, but running in close second is the "two more shots" part. You rock. Pure and simple.
Keep it up!
Brad
Margo said
Jun 4, 2012
Great news!!!
krowdog said
Jun 4, 2012
Judy S wrote:
Although mine also says: Roche Cobas Ampliprep/Cobas Taqman HCV test. I guess the difference is in how it's assayed?? Not sure I'll ever fully understand, LOL.
The heptimax is a 2 part test.
The first part of the Heptimax is the same PCR test.
Then it adds a TMI type test, which acts as a confirmation of the first, and improves resolution.
If the first PCR showed a (false) "detectable, but below quantifiable limits", and the more accurate tmi showed negative, it would indicate a test or a testing problem (possible false positive).
Brad
-- Edited by krowdog on Monday 4th of June 2012 05:45:19 AM
news said
May 28, 2012
Yeah, when I went to see my GP recently, she asked a few questions about my treatment, for her files. As we went along, I noticed the questions became more and more detailed and technical in nature. After a bit she said "You have become quite knowledgeable about all this, haven't you?" . All I could do was nod and smile. Alan
kr said
May 28, 2012
pretty amazing that we get so familiar with the science of all of this (assays, genotypes, etc etc) - this disease is definitely not one of the simpler ones
JoAnneh said
May 28, 2012
Phil, Great news! So happy for u Joann
Judy S said
May 28, 2012
Thank you Roberta! Although mine also says: Roche Cobas Ampliprep/Cobas Taqman HCV test. I guess the difference is in how it's assayed?? Not sure I'll ever fully understand, LOL.
kr said
May 28, 2012
I get the Heptimax test and here's what it said the last few times - I sure hope it keeps saying this. When mine was 26, 25 and 19 they did not call that UND but i am not sure what test that was.
HEPTIMAX (R) HCV RNA EZ
HEPTIMAX(R) HCV RNA <5 <5 IU/mL
HEPTIMAX(R) HCV RNA <0.70 <0.7 LogIU/mL
The range of the HEPTIMAX (TM) assay is 5 IU/mL
to 69,000,000 IU/mL.
Because the HCV RNA level was below 43 IU/mL
using the Real-Time PCR method, the sample was
assayed using the Transcription-Mediated
Amplification (TMA) method.
This test was developed and its analytical
performance characteristics determined by Quest
Diagnostics Nichols Institute. It has not been
cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration. The FDA has determined that such
clearance or approval is not necessary.
This test was performed using the COBAS(R) AmpliPrep /
COBAS(R) TaqMan
Judy S said
May 28, 2012
Phil, that's exactly what Jeremy said, too. He and I both posted pics of our results here: http://hepcfriends.activeboard.com/t49273219/und-to-detected-to-und/
All 3 of ours say COBAS Tagman test but the machine being used is different on mine. It doesn't state the detection limit of 7 on mine. Once I understood that it's detectable at 7 but quantifiable at 43, I asked my dr about it. He said this is the same test that was used during the trials and when it's less than 43 at 6 months post tx, you are considered SVR. I don't know if that is accurate, but that is what my dr said.
A friend mentioned that he knows of pts who have tested <43 at 6 months post tx and have achieved SVR. He said it's known as false positive.
Yours reads a bit differently than mine. I have gotten a few "Not Detected" and one "Detected <43". But never "<43 Not Detected." I wish they would all read identically. The less confusion the better. My last one read Not Detected......let's keep those going!!
Phil G said
May 28, 2012
Thanks all. Means a lot.
Judy - I go to Quest for labs. I paid attention to the notes at the btm of the report this time. They use the COBAS Tagman test kit with a lower detection limit of 7.1 and a lower limit to quantify of 43. Paraphrasing, if between 7.1 and 43, it will be reported as <43 DETECTED. If below 7.1, <43 NOT DETECTED.
news said
May 28, 2012
Phil, I've been grinning all weekend. The UND is the best part, but running in close second is the "two more shots" part. You rock. Pure and simple. Alan
Judy S said
May 28, 2012
Awesome news, Phil! I love to hear news like this!!!
You have the same lab that Jeremy and I have for our testing. For us, <43 means UND.
chatterbox said
May 27, 2012
CONGRATULATIONS! Wonderful news.
Cinnamon Girl said
May 27, 2012
Nice one Phil, congrats to you!
~ Jill xx
greenqueen said
May 27, 2012
Congratulations Phil!
Love Steff xx
innerview said
May 27, 2012
Congrats, brother! Great news indeed! I'm happy for ya!
mallani said
May 27, 2012
Hi Phil, Great news! Gives me the strength to carry on
K2 said
May 27, 2012
3 words Phil ' SUPER, SUPER, SUPER'!!
Shep said
May 27, 2012
Yahoo Phil!! I am so happy for you--now you can just slide right though to the end!!
Iris Dragonfly said
May 27, 2012
Hi Phil,....this GREAT news! Almost there Keep it up. Blessings, Iris
davesf said
May 27, 2012
Fantastic! We've been anxiously waiting with you to hear this. Now it's down the home stretch for you.
Best, Dave
Phil G said
May 27, 2012
Came in the mail today (8 days), and it is UNDETECTED. Thanks for all the reassurances. Wish I could listen better. Last 7 weeks on reduced riba (1000 mg to 600 mg). HGB up to 11.3 from low of 9.4. Two more shots to go!
Labs say the following:
HCV RNA, Quantitative Real Time PCR <43 Not Detected
yay!! :)
Way to go Phil! And not bad on that HGB reading. Best I can seem to muster on my reduced Riba (600mg) is 10.4 Too high to allow Procrit and too low to have much energy to do anything.
Congrats Phil- another one for Victrelis. Having my 12 week bloods done today.
The heptimax is a 2 part test.
The first part of the Heptimax is the same PCR test.
Then it adds a TMI type test, which acts as a confirmation of the first, and improves resolution.
If the first PCR showed a (false) "detectable, but below quantifiable limits", and the more accurate tmi showed negative, it would indicate a test or a testing problem (possible false positive).
Brad
-- Edited by krowdog on Monday 4th of June 2012 05:45:19 AM
pretty amazing that we get so familiar with the science of all of this (assays, genotypes, etc etc) - this disease is definitely not one of the simpler ones
Joann
Thank you Roberta! Although mine also says: Roche Cobas Ampliprep/Cobas Taqman HCV test. I guess the difference is in how it's assayed?? Not sure I'll ever fully understand, LOL.
I get the Heptimax test and here's what it said the last few times - I sure hope it keeps saying this. When mine was 26, 25 and 19 they did not call that UND but i am not sure what test that was.
HEPTIMAX (R) HCV RNA EZ
HEPTIMAX(R) HCV RNA <5 <5 IU/mL
HEPTIMAX(R) HCV RNA <0.70 <0.7 LogIU/mL
The range of the HEPTIMAX (TM) assay is 5 IU/mL
to 69,000,000 IU/mL.
Because the HCV RNA level was below 43 IU/mL
using the Real-Time PCR method, the sample was
assayed using the Transcription-Mediated
Amplification (TMA) method.
This test was developed and its analytical
performance characteristics determined by Quest
Diagnostics Nichols Institute. It has not been
cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration. The FDA has determined that such
clearance or approval is not necessary.
This test was performed using the COBAS(R) AmpliPrep /
COBAS(R) TaqMan
Phil, that's exactly what Jeremy said, too. He and I both posted pics of our results here: http://hepcfriends.activeboard.com/t49273219/und-to-detected-to-und/
All 3 of ours say COBAS Tagman test but the machine being used is different on mine. It doesn't state the detection limit of 7 on mine. Once I understood that it's detectable at 7 but quantifiable at 43, I asked my dr about it. He said this is the same test that was used during the trials and when it's less than 43 at 6 months post tx, you are considered SVR. I don't know if that is accurate, but that is what my dr said.
A friend mentioned that he knows of pts who have tested <43 at 6 months post tx and have achieved SVR. He said it's known as false positive.
Yours reads a bit differently than mine. I have gotten a few "Not Detected" and one "Detected <43". But never "<43 Not Detected." I wish they would all read identically. The less confusion the better. My last one read Not Detected......let's keep those going!!
Thanks all. Means a lot.
Judy - I go to Quest for labs. I paid attention to the notes at the btm of the report this time. They use the COBAS Tagman test kit with a lower detection limit of 7.1 and a lower limit to quantify of 43. Paraphrasing, if between 7.1 and 43, it will be reported as <43 DETECTED. If below 7.1, <43 NOT DETECTED.
Awesome news, Phil! I love to hear news like this!!!
You have the same lab that Jeremy and I have for our testing. For us, <43 means UND.
CONGRATULATIONS! Wonderful news.
Nice one Phil, congrats to you!
~ Jill xx
Congratulations Phil!
Love Steff xx
Hi Phil, Great news! Gives me the strength to carry on
Hi Phil,....this GREAT news! Almost there
Keep it up. Blessings, Iris
Fantastic! We've been anxiously waiting with you to hear this. Now it's down the home stretch for you.
Best, Dave
Came in the mail today (8 days), and it is UNDETECTED. Thanks for all the reassurances. Wish I could listen better. Last 7 weeks on reduced riba (1000 mg to 600 mg). HGB up to 11.3 from low of 9.4. Two more shots to go!
Labs say the following:
HCV RNA, Quantitative Real Time PCR <43 Not Detected