I just (1/2 hr ago) got diagnosed with hep C and I know it is from my ex. Anyway my husband is going for a new job that he really wants. He is worried about, I guess they give a physical before they hire you. It's for a gas co. Do they check for hepc? and can they not give him the job if they did find him positive for hep c? Not sure if on a regular physical they just randomly check for hepC.

thay wont test for hep unless his liver function comes back high on his blood test also known as alt and ast at least i dont think thay will from my understanding the accute hep panel is about a 1000.00 test.make sure he does not drink any alchohol a few days before the test even a few beers can raise your liver test. i was dx chronic c in nov. and am now going on my #3 shot of peg on tues hope this helps.

I just (1/2 hr ago) got diagnosed with hep C and I know it is from my ex. Anyway my husband is going for a new job that he really wants. He is worried about, I guess they give a physical before they hire you. It's for a gas co. Do they check for hepc? and can they not give him the job if they did find him positive for hep c? Not sure if on a regular physical they just randomly check for hepC.


He cannot legally be denied the job even if he is hepatitis C positive.

To protect himself, he needs to get a WRITTEN offer letter prior to having any physical exams.

A recent (2002) Supreme Court decision specifically on employment and hepatitis C found that he cannot be denied employment UNLESS a specialist in liver disease says he is unable to perform the job. The company doctors are not sufficient to make this determination.

There is almost no circumstance where having hepC would eliminate a person from employment.

But protect yourself anyway and always get the offer in writing FIRST.

For more on the Supreme Court decision click "legal isssues" in the quicklinks on the website in my signature. The case is Echabel vs Chevron.

I hope this helps,

thanbey

I see no quicklink under your name here ...I am also interested in the legal aspects for hep c and the work place

[QUOTE=davesgurl]I see no quicklink under your name here ...I am also interested in the legal aspects for hep c and the work place[/QUOTE


On the homepage of the website below my name (in the signature), there are quicklinks to various topics including legal issues.

thanbey

i think i remember which site u are referring to , however it is not showing up on this or anyother post .

i think i remember which site u are referring to , however it is not showing up on this or anyother post .


Really? I can see it on my computer.

Here is the signature.


thanbey

hepatitis c outreach project
www.hcop.org

...all information is intended for general information and is not an attempt to speak to the specifics of any one person's medical situation or decision...........

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Really? I can see it on my computer.

Here is the signature.


thanbey

hepatitis c outreach project
www.hcop.org

...all information is intended for general information and is not an attempt to speak to the specifics of any one person's medical situation or decision...........

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I see it now ty but i didnt i even checked all ur posts at that time but TY so much and as i said i thought i remembered it and yes that was it . as a matter of fact it is bookmarked and to be honest i read on there alomost everyday . as a matter of fact my hubby got info off that site to help me get my meds since i dont have script insurance and decided i need to treat. update... seen gastro today . man they love takeing blood dont they got some news not sure its all that great tho. my biopsy 3 years ago was pretty normal which is great, however my tests this time show a viral load of 153 thousand and some odd numbers geno 1 but all my other tests were way below normal range which doc says can be good or bad he says that is likely to be a sign of cerrosses ( however u spell it ) so they took 10 more tubes from me have a cat scan on friday and see hgim again on the 15th of feb so until then i still really know any more then i did when i woke up. so til then i guess i just sit and wait :angel:

:confused: I have been recently diagnosed with hep c and my hubby of 11 years is neg.
Well kiddo.......I am seeing a gastroendr...bla,bla Doc( havn't learned how to pronounce it yet ) on Feb. 15th as well, LOL :wave: Guess we both get some news the same day!!
Don't know anything about viral loads and other numbers....so will probably be asking alot of questions on this board afterwords!! :confused:

Will need to take a notebook with me!! :)

I must confess.....I AM SCARED!! :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

I see it now ty but i didnt i even checked all ur posts at that time but TY so much and as i said i thought i remembered it and yes that was it . as a matter of fact it is bookmarked and to be honest i read on there alomost everyday . as a matter of fact my hubby got info off that site to help me get my meds since i dont have script insurance and decided i need to treat. update... seen gastro today . man they love takeing blood dont they got some news not sure its all that great tho. my biopsy 3 years ago was pretty normal which is great, however my tests this time show a viral load of 153 thousand and some odd numbers geno 1 but all my other tests were way below normal range which doc says can be good or bad he says that is likely to be a sign of cerrosses ( however u spell it ) so they took 10 more tubes from me have a cat scan on friday and see hgim again on the 15th of feb so until then i still really know any more then i did when i woke up. so til then i guess i just sit and wait :angel:

You have a very low viral load (good news!)

What were the tests that were below range and what leads your doctor to think that it means cirrhosis? Cirrhosis can only be diagnosed reliably through a biopsy, so why not ask why that hasn't been ordered?

You must be weak from all that blood they took!

Hang in there.

thanbey

my last biopsy was 2 yrs ago so they say i dont need another and as far as what tests were low,not sure will pick up results tomorrow

I just (1/2 hr ago) got diagnosed with hep C and I know it is from my ex. Anyway my husband is going for a new job that he really wants. He is worried about, I guess they give a physical before they hire you. It's for a gas co. Do they check for hepc? and can they not give him the job if they did find him positive for hep c? Not sure if on a regular physical they just randomly check for hepC.

I've had Hep C for years and I've also had many physicals. I don't think companies check for hepC. Even if they do, it will only show a high enzym count which can actually be caused by many factors and cannot without doubt suggest HepC. There is NO actual test to prove Hep C, only a calculation from many tests. Most the physicals I've endured have been more concerned with the heart. I had to walk a treadmill and climb steps, in which then they listen to my heart. There were blood tests, like dibetis, but none that kept me from being employed. I don't think the company is going to order a liver biopsy. However, I do think they might check for HIV. It really depends on the company. I wouldn't worry if I were him. Most these basic doctors do the physicals for the money. They don't get real detailed.

I've had Hep C for years and I've also had many physicals. I don't think companies check for hepC. Even if they do, it will only show a high enzym count which can actually be caused by many factors and cannot without doubt suggest HepC. There is NO actual test to prove Hep C, only a calculation from many tests. Most the physicals I've endured have been more concerned with the heart. I had to walk a treadmill and climb steps, in which then they listen to my heart. There were blood tests, like dibetis, but none that kept me from being employed. I don't think the company is going to order a liver biopsy. However, I do think they might check for HIV. It really depends on the company. I wouldn't worry if I were him. Most these basic doctors do the physicals for the money. They don't get real detailed.

I just (1/2 hr ago) got diagnosed with hep C and I know it is from my ex. Anyway my husband is going for a new job that he really wants. He is worried about, I guess they give a physical before they hire you. It's for a gas co. Do they check for hepc? and can they not give him the job if they did find him positive for hep c? Not sure if on a regular physical they just randomly check for hepC.
I've had Hep C for years and I've also had many physicals. I don't think companies check for hepC. Even if they do, it will only show a high enzym count which can actually be caused by many factors and cannot without doubt suggest HepC. There is NO actual test to prove Hep C, only a calculation from many tests. Most the physicals I've endured have been more concerned with the heart. I had to walk a treadmill and climb steps, in which then they listen to my heart. There were blood tests, like dibetis, but none that kept me from being employed. I don't think the company is going to order a liver biopsy. However, I do think they might check for HIV. It really depends on the company. I wouldn't worry if I were him. Most these basic doctors do the physicals for the money. They don't get real detailed.