Hello! My husband PCR analysis showed the presence of HCV RNA, but genotyping is not clear: "genotype (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a) - not found." What then is the genotype? How to choose treatment?

Respond Stanislav Y. Karpov, hepatology, gastroenterology, hepatology and gastroenterology clinic Medal must take on the genotype of a few more times. This sometimes happens that is not always immediately possible typed virus genotype C. The duration and success of treatment depends on genotype. Begin treatment without knowing the genotype is not recommended. Similar question: My husband's hepatitis C PCR positive. Passed analysis showed the type of -10-4, genotype 3 A. Tell me ...