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Do you have Hep C? That’s the purpose of this forum. To discuss treatments and the journey that comes with the experience. If you’re here for something else, please describe your interests.
I noticed a Kratom link in your signature. I’m sorry but we don’t allow links of that nature, so I had to remove it. I hope you understand.
ashr0077 said
Jun 18, 2020
Tig wrote:
Hi John,
Welcome to the forum! You'll find lots of good information and good people here. It's a good idea to introduce yourself by starting a new thread in this section (New Members) and tell us about yourself. People will be able to respond to you there.
Here's some directions to set up your signature and more abbreviations that we share. If you use the search function at the top center of the page, as well as the homepage index, you can find many of our discussions. If you have any questions please ask.
my name is ashar and I am new here I am a writer by profession i just love writing I want to know about the other members of form i am here for making new friends if anyone want to make my friend so please comment here I am waiting
Tig said
Nov 30, 2016
Hi Trudy,
I'm not sure why you couldn't delete that. If you want to repost it in the desired location, go ahead and I will delete this copy. Better to avoid taking this section off topic.
Malcolm may miss this, so I want you to review one of the posts he commented in. He is quite knowledgeable on this and has spoken on it several times. Try the search function above, a keyword or two will provide you with the discussions we've had on the forum. If I can help, let me know...
Malcolm, How do you get to be an 'ex-cirrhotic' ? The reason I ask is because I was taught that chirrosis is scarring of the hepatic tissue which is permanent. Also I am 'borderline chirrosis' so if what you say is true... I am personally invested. Unless I'm way off base ........ If you wouldn't mind clarifying for me, I would greatly appreciate it Trudylookinglass
sorry for posting under abbreviations!
tried to edit/delete and put elsewhere to no avail
-- Edited by Trudylookinglass on Wednesday 30th of November 2016 10:18:46 PM
Tig said
Jun 21, 2016
Hi John,
Welcome to the forum! You'll find lots of good information and good people here. It's a good idea to introduce yourself by starting a new thread in this section (New Members) and tell us about yourself. People will be able to respond to you there.
Here's some directions to set up your signature and more abbreviations that we share. If you use the search function at the top center of the page, as well as the homepage index, you can find many of our discussions. If you have any questions please ask.
New to the group looking to fill my head with some information have had Hep C for over 40 years. Thanks
Cinnamon Girl said
Dec 18, 2015
I`m bringing this post up again for the benefit of all our new members who might be struggling to make sense of the abbreviations we use here. Just scroll down to the start of the thread.
Many thanks again to Malcolm (mallani) for compiling this very comprehensive list of forum and medical abbreviations.
(I`m keeping this as a `closed` post, but if anyone has any questions regarding anything on this list, or anything you can`t find on the list, please feel free to start a new topic. Thanks!)
Omnamahshivaya said
Apr 27, 2014
Got it; thank you. :)
Tig said
Apr 27, 2014
Go down to the bottom of this thread where Mallani (Malcolm) posted his list. The one I left the link to is an addition to his. EOT stands for "End of Treatment".
Tig
Omnamahshivaya said
Apr 27, 2014
Sorry Tig but I didn't see EOT in http://www.hcvguidelines.org/full-report/methods-table-3-commonly-used-abbreviations-and-their-expansions
Am i losing my head. sorry.
Omnamahshivaya said
Apr 27, 2014
Thank you!
Tig said
Mar 26, 2014
I was reviewing this website and came across this information. Thought it might be a good update/addition to Malcolm's already extensive list.
I wanted to be sure you have all been pointed to this excellent thread containing all the abbreviations we use here on the forum and then some. Our esteemed member Malcolm "Mallani" put this together for us and it was made a sticky so it will always be available. But those that have missed it on our homepage directory should take a look. It's a valuable piece of information! I like to point it out to the new folks here, just in case they missed it. We use these abbreviations all the time and forget at times that some of you don't know them yet. So now you know!!
Whoops! Used English-Australian terminology. Apologies to our US members. Drop the 'a' from haemoglobin etc and ECG is EKG.
mallani said
Oct 7, 2012
Here are some useful Forum Abbreviations:
A0-4: Used in liver biopsies to grade inflammation, where A0 is normal, and A4 is severe inflammation
AFP: alphafetoprotein- a tumour marker. normal range 0-12 ug/L. Often used for HCC diagnosis.
AHC: acute hepatitis C
ALP: alkaline phosphatase, a liver function test. normal range 35-110 U/L
ALT: alanine aminotransferase ( formerly SGPT) , liver enzyme. normal range 5-40 U/L
ANA: antinuclear antibody- Measures autoimmune antibodies. Normal range is up to 1:160 dilution. Used in diagnosing autoimmune diseases from HCV or Rx.
AST: aspartate aminotransferase ( formerly SGOT), liver enzyme. normal range 10-40 U/L
BID or BD: twice daily
BMI: body mass index
BMS: Bristol- Myers Squibb, manufacturer of Daclatasvir and other DAA's.
BOC or Bocep: boceprevir = victrelis. A DAA, one of the early antiproteases manufactured by Merck (discontinued)
BUN: blood urea nitrogen- normal range 3.5-9.0 mmol/L
BX or Bx: biopsy
CABG: coronary artery bypass graft
CBC: complete blood count
CCP antibodies: measures anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide antibodies. A specific test for rheumatoid arthritis, or other undetermined arthritis. Normal range <3
CFS: chronic fatigue syndrome- may occur in CHC and/or post treatment
CHC: chronic hepatitis C
COPD or COAD: chronic obstructive pulmonary ( or airways) disease
CRP : C-reactive protein. Measures inflammation in the body. Normal range <10. May be raised in HCV, particularly where there in on-going fibrosis
CT: computed tomography
DAA: Direct acting antiviral. Medications targeted at specific steps within the HCV life cycle (see Hep C News section)
Dak: Daklinza, DAA manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co
Das: Dasabuvir. componentr of Viekera Pak
DNA: deoxyribonucleic acid
DTT: difficult to treat
Dx: diagnosis
ECG- EKG: electrocardiogram
Elba: Elbasvir. component of Zepatier by Merck & Co.Inc
ENA: extractable nuclear antigen antibodies. +ve in Rheumatoid Arthritis or other autoimmune disorders associated with HCV.
ER: emergency room
EOT: end of treatment
Epc: Epclusa, DAA manufactured by Gilead Sciences
EPO: erythropoietin (procrit)- stimulates red blood cell production
ESR: erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Non-specific measure of inflammation in the body. Normal range is age dependent, but should be <18
ESLD: end stage liver disease- usually decompensated cirrhosis
EVR: early virological response to treatment- usually undetected virus at week 8 or 12
F0-4: liver fibrosis stage where F0 is normal and F4 is cirrhosis
FBC: full blood count- same as CBC
Geno or GT: genotype - identification of the strain of HCV i.e. 1a, 1b, 2,3,4,5,6.
GGT: gamma glutamyl transpeptidase- liver enzyme. normal range 5-50 U/L
GI: gastrointestinal- may mean gastroenterologist
Gilead: Gilead Sciences, pharmaceutical manufacturer of Sovaldi Harvoni Epclusa and Vosevi
GTT: glucose tolerance test- most accurate blood test to diagnose diabetes
Graz: Grazoprevir. component of Zepatier by Merck & Co. Inc
Har: Harvoni - DAA manufactured by Gilead
HAV: hepatitis A virus, or Hepatitis A disease
HBV: hepatitis B virus, or Hepatitis B disease.
Hb or HGB: haemoglobin. normal range 125- 175 g/L
HCC: hepatocellular carcinoma- liver cancer
HCC-CC: hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma combined
HCV: hepatitis C virus- may mean chronic hepatitis C
HCV-RNA: hepatitis C virus ribonucleic acid- number of viral particles
HepC: another way of saying chronic hepatitis C
HIV: human immunodeficiency virus
Holkira Pak: DAA manufactured by AbbVie Corporation (Canada)(also see Viekira Pak)
HVL: high viral load- > 800,000 i.u.
Hx: history
Inter. or IFN: interferon- may be alpha 2a or 2b
IR: insulin resistance-common in HCV- may indicate diabetes
I.U.: international unit- in viral load, 1 i.u.= 2.5 viral particles
IV: intravenous
Led: Ledipasvir, component of Harvoni
LDH: lactate dehydrogenase- a liver function test. normal range 120-250 U/L
LFT: liver function test
LiPA: Line Probe Assay, a type of sensitive HCV Genotype test
LLQ: lower limit of quantification (also see 'QUANT')
LLN: lower limit of normal
Log.: a method of expressing viral load, where log1= 1million i.u.
LVL: low viral load-<400,000 i.u.
Mav: Mavyret/Maviret DAA manufactured by AbbVie
MCV: mean corpuscular volume- size of red blood cells. normal range 80-100 fL
ME: myalgic encephalomyelitis- similar to CFS
MELD: model for end-stage liver disease - indicator of overall liver health
MI: myocardial infarction
MS: multiple sclerosis- an auto immune inflammatory disease of nerve sheaths .
MRI: magnetic resonance imaging
NAFLD or NASH: nonalcoholic fatty liver disease- fatty liver
Neup: neupogen- stimulates white blood cell production
Neut: neutrophils-white blood cells that fight infection. normal range 1.5-6.5 10^9/L
NS-3 and NS-5: Nonstructural sites on the HCV genome, which can be blocked by a DAA. . NS-3 contains a protease, and NS-5B contains a polymerase. NS-5A is the regulatory complex.
Omb: Ombitasvir. Component of Viekira Pak
PCR: polymerase chain reaction- may mean viral load test
PEG: polyethylene glycol- 'pegylation'- . Often refers to pegylated interferon (one injection/ week)
PegIFN: pegylated interferon- alpha 2a or 2b, or gamma.
PI: protease inhibitor
Plat: platelets-required for blood clotting. normal range 150-400 10^9/L
PSA: prostate specific antigen- blood tumour marker for prostate cancer- normal range 0-4.5 ug/L
QUAL: qualitative- refers to a PCR test for HCV RNA, that may be +ve or -ve.
QUANT: quantitative- refers to a HCV RNA test that gives a number of viral particles (down to the limit of quantification)
RAV: Resistance-Associated Variant. Drug resistant mutation of HCV to a class of DAA's.
RBC or RCC: red blood cell count. normal range 4.2-6.5 10^12/L
RIBA: recombinant immunoblot assay- accurate test for HCV antibodies
Riba or RVN: ribavirin
RGT: response guided therapy- treatment based on viral load results
RNA: ribonucleic acid- the genetic makeup of the HCV
RVR: rapid virological response- undetected virus at 4 weeks.
eRVR or sRVR: extended or sustained RVR- undetected virus at 12 or 24 weeks
Rx: treatment- may mean prescription
Sc or SC: subcutaneous - eg where interferon is injected
SNP: single nucleotide polymorphism. Refers to protein complexes near genes.
SOC: standard of care
Sof: Sofosbuvir (Sovaldi), DAA manufactured by Gilead
SOT: start of treatment
Sov: see Sof
Sc or SC: subcutaneous- where interferon is injected
Hello Ashar,
Welcome to the forum. This section is primarily for an introduction to the abbreviations used on the forum. If you would like, please start a new topic in this section and introduce yourself.
Do you have Hep C? That’s the purpose of this forum. To discuss treatments and the journey that comes with the experience. If you’re here for something else, please describe your interests.
I noticed a Kratom link in your signature. I’m sorry but we don’t allow links of that nature, so I had to remove it. I hope you understand.
hi friends
my name is ashar and I am new here I am a writer by profession i just love writing I want to know about the other members of form i am here for making new friends if anyone want to make my friend so please comment here I am waiting
Hi Trudy,
I'm not sure why you couldn't delete that. If you want to repost it in the desired location, go ahead and I will delete this copy. Better to avoid taking this section off topic.
Malcolm may miss this, so I want you to review one of the posts he commented in. He is quite knowledgeable on this and has spoken on it several times. Try the search function above, a keyword or two will provide you with the discussions we've had on the forum. If I can help, let me know...
Fibrosis + Regression
Malcolm, How do you get to be an 'ex-cirrhotic' ? The reason I ask is because I was taught that chirrosis is scarring of the hepatic tissue which is permanent. Also I am 'borderline chirrosis' so if what you say is true... I am personally invested.
Unless I'm way off base ........
If you wouldn't mind clarifying for me, I would greatly appreciate it
Trudylookinglass
sorry for posting under abbreviations!
tried to edit/delete and put elsewhere to no avail
-- Edited by Trudylookinglass on Wednesday 30th of November 2016 10:18:46 PM
Hi John,
Welcome to the forum! You'll find lots of good information and good people here. It's a good idea to introduce yourself by starting a new thread in this section (New Members) and tell us about yourself. People will be able to respond to you there.
Here's some directions to set up your signature and more abbreviations that we share. If you use the search function at the top center of the page, as well as the homepage index, you can find many of our discussions. If you have any questions please ask.
Signature/Abbreviations
I`m bringing this post up again for the benefit of all our new members who might be struggling to make sense of the abbreviations we use here. Just scroll down to the start of the thread.
Many thanks again to Malcolm (mallani) for compiling this very comprehensive list of forum and medical abbreviations.
(I`m keeping this as a `closed` post, but if anyone has any questions regarding anything on this list, or anything you can`t find on the list, please feel free to start a new topic. Thanks!)
Got it; thank you. :)
Go down to the bottom of this thread where Mallani (Malcolm) posted his list. The one I left the link to is an addition to his. EOT stands for "End of Treatment".
Tig
Sorry Tig but I didn't see EOT in http://www.hcvguidelines.org/full-report/methods-table-3-commonly-used-abbreviations-and-their-expansions
Am i losing my head. sorry.
I was reviewing this website and came across this information. Thought it might be a good update/addition to Malcolm's already extensive list.
Abbreviations
Tig
Hello New Members,
I wanted to be sure you have all been pointed to this excellent thread containing all the abbreviations we use here on the forum and then some. Our esteemed member Malcolm "Mallani" put this together for us and it was made a sticky so it will always be available. But those that have missed it on our homepage directory should take a look. It's a valuable piece of information! I like to point it out to the new folks here, just in case they missed it. We use these abbreviations all the time and forget at times that some of you don't know them yet. So now you know!!
Tig
Forum Abbreviations: http://hepcfriends.activeboard.com/t51085702/forum-abbreviations/
Thanks Malcolm, i refer to this often.
Whoops! Used English-Australian terminology. Apologies to our US members. Drop the 'a' from haemoglobin etc and ECG is EKG.
Here are some useful Forum Abbreviations:
A0-4: Used in liver biopsies to grade inflammation, where A0 is normal, and A4 is severe inflammation
AFP: alphafetoprotein- a tumour marker. normal range 0-12 ug/L. Often used for HCC diagnosis.
AHC: acute hepatitis C
ALP: alkaline phosphatase, a liver function test. normal range 35-110 U/L
ALT: alanine aminotransferase ( formerly SGPT) , liver enzyme. normal range 5-40 U/L
ANA: antinuclear antibody- Measures autoimmune antibodies. Normal range is up to 1:160 dilution. Used in diagnosing autoimmune diseases from HCV or Rx.
AST: aspartate aminotransferase ( formerly SGOT), liver enzyme. normal range 10-40 U/L
BID or BD: twice daily
BMI: body mass index
BMS: Bristol- Myers Squibb, manufacturer of Daclatasvir and other DAA's.
BOC or Bocep: boceprevir = victrelis. A DAA, one of the early antiproteases manufactured by Merck (discontinued)
BUN: blood urea nitrogen- normal range 3.5-9.0 mmol/L
BX or Bx: biopsy
CABG: coronary artery bypass graft
CBC: complete blood count
CCP antibodies: measures anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide antibodies. A specific test for rheumatoid arthritis, or other undetermined arthritis. Normal range <3
CFS: chronic fatigue syndrome- may occur in CHC and/or post treatment
CHC: chronic hepatitis C
COPD or COAD: chronic obstructive pulmonary ( or airways) disease
CRP : C-reactive protein. Measures inflammation in the body. Normal range <10. May be raised in HCV, particularly where there in on-going fibrosis
CT: computed tomography
DAA: Direct acting antiviral. Medications targeted at specific steps within the HCV life cycle (see Hep C News section)
Dak: Daklinza, DAA manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co
Das: Dasabuvir. componentr of Viekera Pak
DNA: deoxyribonucleic acid
DTT: difficult to treat
Dx: diagnosis
ECG- EKG: electrocardiogram
Elba: Elbasvir. component of Zepatier by Merck & Co.Inc
ELISA: enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay- measures HCV antibodies
ENA: extractable nuclear antigen antibodies. +ve in Rheumatoid Arthritis or other autoimmune disorders associated with HCV.
ER: emergency room
EOT: end of treatment
Epc: Epclusa, DAA manufactured by Gilead Sciences
EPO: erythropoietin (procrit)- stimulates red blood cell production
ESR: erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Non-specific measure of inflammation in the body. Normal range is age dependent, but should be <18
ESLD: end stage liver disease- usually decompensated cirrhosis
EVR: early virological response to treatment- usually undetected virus at week 8 or 12
F0-4: liver fibrosis stage where F0 is normal and F4 is cirrhosis
FBC: full blood count- same as CBC
Geno or GT: genotype - identification of the strain of HCV i.e. 1a, 1b, 2,3,4,5,6.
GGT: gamma glutamyl transpeptidase- liver enzyme. normal range 5-50 U/L
GI: gastrointestinal- may mean gastroenterologist
Gilead: Gilead Sciences, pharmaceutical manufacturer of Sovaldi Harvoni Epclusa and Vosevi
GTT: glucose tolerance test- most accurate blood test to diagnose diabetes
Graz: Grazoprevir. component of Zepatier by Merck & Co. Inc
Har: Harvoni - DAA manufactured by Gilead
HAV: hepatitis A virus, or Hepatitis A disease
HBV: hepatitis B virus, or Hepatitis B disease.
Hb or HGB: haemoglobin. normal range 125- 175 g/L
HCC: hepatocellular carcinoma- liver cancer
HCC-CC: hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma combined
HCV: hepatitis C virus- may mean chronic hepatitis C
HCV-RNA: hepatitis C virus ribonucleic acid- number of viral particles
HepC: another way of saying chronic hepatitis C
HIV: human immunodeficiency virus
Holkira Pak: DAA manufactured by AbbVie Corporation (Canada)(also see Viekira Pak)
HVL: high viral load- > 800,000 i.u.
Hx: history
Inter. or IFN: interferon- may be alpha 2a or 2b
IR: insulin resistance-common in HCV- may indicate diabetes
I.U.: international unit- in viral load, 1 i.u.= 2.5 viral particles
IV: intravenous
Led: Ledipasvir, component of Harvoni
LDH: lactate dehydrogenase- a liver function test. normal range 120-250 U/L
LFT: liver function test
LiPA: Line Probe Assay, a type of sensitive HCV Genotype test
LLQ: lower limit of quantification (also see 'QUANT')
LLN: lower limit of normal
Log.: a method of expressing viral load, where log1= 1million i.u.
LVL: low viral load-<400,000 i.u.
Mav: Mavyret/Maviret DAA manufactured by AbbVie
MCV: mean corpuscular volume- size of red blood cells. normal range 80-100 fL
ME: myalgic encephalomyelitis- similar to CFS
MELD: model for end-stage liver disease - indicator of overall liver health
MI: myocardial infarction
MS: multiple sclerosis- an auto immune inflammatory disease of nerve sheaths .
MRI: magnetic resonance imaging
NAFLD or NASH: nonalcoholic fatty liver disease- fatty liver
Neup: neupogen- stimulates white blood cell production
Neut: neutrophils-white blood cells that fight infection. normal range 1.5-6.5 10^9/L
NS-3 and NS-5: Nonstructural sites on the HCV genome, which can be blocked by a DAA. . NS-3 contains a protease, and NS-5B contains a polymerase. NS-5A is the regulatory complex.
Omb: Ombitasvir. Component of Viekira Pak
PCR: polymerase chain reaction- may mean viral load test
PEG: polyethylene glycol- 'pegylation'- . Often refers to pegylated interferon (one injection/ week)
PegIFN: pegylated interferon- alpha 2a or 2b, or gamma.
PI: protease inhibitor
Plat: platelets-required for blood clotting. normal range 150-400 10^9/L
PSA: prostate specific antigen- blood tumour marker for prostate cancer- normal range 0-4.5 ug/L
QUAL: qualitative- refers to a PCR test for HCV RNA, that may be +ve or -ve.
QUANT: quantitative- refers to a HCV RNA test that gives a number of viral particles (down to the limit of quantification)
RAV: Resistance-Associated Variant. Drug resistant mutation of HCV to a class of DAA's.
RBC or RCC: red blood cell count. normal range 4.2-6.5 10^12/L
RIBA: recombinant immunoblot assay- accurate test for HCV antibodies
Riba or RVN: ribavirin
RGT: response guided therapy- treatment based on viral load results
RNA: ribonucleic acid- the genetic makeup of the HCV
RVR: rapid virological response- undetected virus at 4 weeks.
eRVR or sRVR: extended or sustained RVR- undetected virus at 12 or 24 weeks
Rx: treatment- may mean prescription
Sc or SC: subcutaneous - eg where interferon is injected
SNP: single nucleotide polymorphism. Refers to protein complexes near genes.
SOC: standard of care
Sof: Sofosbuvir (Sovaldi), DAA manufactured by Gilead
SOT: start of treatment
Sov: see Sof
Sc or SC: subcutaneous- where interferon is injected
SVR: sustained virological response- undetected virus 12 - 24 weeks post treatment
Sx: side effects or symptoms
Tech: Technivie, DAA manufactured by Abbvie
TID or TDS: three times a day
TMA: transcription mediated amplication- a sensitive viral load test
TSH: throid stimulating hormone (thyrotropin)- regulates thyroid gland. normal range 0.3-4.0 mU/L
TVR or Telap: telaprevir = incivek
Tx: treatment- may mean therapy
Undet. or UND: undetected, as in viral load
ULN: upper limit of normal
US: ultrasound
WBC or WCC: white blood cell count- range 3.5-10 10^9/L
Vel: Velpatasvir. Component of Epclusa
Viekira Pak/Holkira Pak: DAA Tx manufactured by AbbVie pharmaceuticals
VL: viral load- 1 i.u./ml= 2.5 viral particles/ml
Vosevi: DAA manufactured by Gilead
Vox: Voxilaprevir, component of Vosevi manufactured by Gilead
VR: virological response- to treatment
Zep: Zepatier. DAA manufactured by Merck pharmaceuticals
*N.B. Where normal ranges are given, these may vary between the sexes, and from lab. to lab. Check which units your lab. uses.
-- Updated by wmlj1960 on Saturday 7th of October 2017 01:53:25 AM