Genotype Test
nA genotype test tells you:
§Which strain of HCV you have
§How long you will be on treatment
§How likely you will be cured
§Genotype 1
§48 or more weeks of treatment
§40-50% who complete treatment will be cured
§Genotype 2
§Usually 24 or less weeks of treatment
§80-90% who complete treatment will be cured
§Genotype 3
§24 weeks or more
§75-90% who complete treatment will be cured
