Anti HCV positive but treated and now RNA negative...GAMCA

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Vasilis911 New member

Member since 20 April 2017

Vasilis911New member20 April 2017 18:40:08

Hello everyone

I live in England. In 2004 had found that I was HCV positive. After a year treatment with Ribavirine and Ribavinole was treated and cured from HCV having RNA negative.

That means that the thread is over plus that I cannot transfer the virus.
It is just that I have antibodies like somebody would have after passing chicken pox.
Not long ago I have a job offer in Oman. Wanted to ask you if is possible to take working visa. I need to pass the GCC test (GAMCA) but it will show that my anti-HCV will be positive because of my antibodies in HCV.聽 I know that they are following the Elisa Method but in similar situation won't they have to check it with RNA?

Are in the certified centers known of this matter?Will I b able to be commented as Fit?

How I could handle this matter? The Doctor whom I was following聽 wills to give me a certificate that proves my therapy and my treatment plus the negative RNA results.

I am afraid I ll b in Oman and be without a job finally after not be able to pass the GCC test

Warm Regards
Thank you in advance.

Fred Indonesia Expert

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Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert20 April 2017 21:10:16

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Doesn't look good for your case.

Vasilis911 New member

Member since 20 April 2017

Vasilis911New member21 April 2017 00:02:50

What do u mean?

Vasilis911 New member

Member since 20 April 2017

Vasilis911New member21 April 2017 00:12:14

Is HCV not hiv! Please check thoroughly and give specific answer. Is not a game...

Fred Indonesia Expert

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Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert21 April 2017 01:53:35

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I copied up the wrong link - There goes a busy morning for you.

3. Blood:
3-a 鈥� A complete blood picture shall be made on condition that the results should be
within the normal limits, and that hemoglobin percent should not be less than
10g/100ml.
3-b- A film shall be taken for malaria to make sure that it does not exist.
3-c- Necessary analysis shall be carried out so as to know the percentage of sugar in
blood, which should not exceed the normal level.
4. Serology should include:
a- Ascertaining that applicant is not suffering from HIV infection through Elisa test, and
results of this test must be 鈥淣on reactive鈥�.
b- HBsAg and Anti-HCV results should be 鈥淣egative鈥�.
c- Liver functions tests: SGPT & SGOT results should be within normal level.
d- Kidney function test (creatinine) results should be within normal averages.

Vasilis911 New member

Member since 20 April 2017

Vasilis911New member21 April 2017 04:28:43

So not a possibility you think?

Fred Indonesia Expert

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Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert21 April 2017 04:36:32

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Bigger question. A lot of the sites are also saying the rules are being relaxed聽 quite a lot.

Vasilis911 New member

Member since 20 April 2017

Vasilis911New member21 April 2017 04:44:44

Thanx in which site?

Vasilis911 New member

Member since 20 April 2017

Vasilis911New member22 April 2017 14:56:52

Could u tell me the sites to check my self? I tried to reach centers but non of these give a clear answer....

modjo Serial expat

Member since 18 March 2013

modjoSerial expat21 March 2018 13:53:56

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Thanks Fred! I finally get to see the source of many heart breaks from the medical tests.

GuestPoster051 Guest

GuestPoster051Guest02 May 2019 07:49:41

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what was the result in your case, can you please update the experience?

Rishipal New member

Member since 17 June 2019

RishipalNew member15 September 2020 06:47:50

#12

I have also same problem

sarathi19 New member

Member since 27 January 2022

sarathi19New member27 January 2022 15:05:12

#13

Any luck in passing GAMCA in your condition ?

Djameel ViP

Member since 06 April 2022

DjameelViP25 May 2022 09:55:35

#14

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Hello draveendrakumar,

Do you have any links to official sources for this information?

Thank you

Djameel

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XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert25 May 2022 11:53:22

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He is correct.聽 I have posted these before.聽 GAMCA guidelines:

The test for HCV, Hep B and HIV in GAMCA (and practically all GCC countries) is ALWAYS looking for antibodies and not viral load. They are not concerned about whether you are having a high viral load now but rather, whether you have ever had the virus (as that will always remain in the blood even when you stabilize).聽 If that test is positive, you will be marked as UNFIT.聽

If you skip GAMCA e.g. you come here on a visit visa, do the medical here and try to convert to a work visa; in all countries except UAE, you will be marked as UNFIT and deported.聽 UAE doesn't test for HCV anymore but GAMCA does for the UAE.

tasaaduqshah New member

Member since 07 December 2022

tasaaduqshahNew member07 December 2022 06:21:13

#16

In my case in oman, HCV (Elisa) is positive. They advised me to do the PCR and if result will be ''not detected'' then i will be granted woth work visa.

thanks if someone has this experienced already or any confirm information?

Aym9860290962 New member

Member since 04 January 2024

Aym9860290962New member18 January 2024 09:22:32

#17

Hi,

My wife is applying for dependent visa for Saudi Arabia. During GAMCA test, it is found that Viral Load Factor is 14. GAMCA center is not specifying which Viral Load is this and also not giving FIT certificate despite having HIV, HCV, non reactive. Kindly advise how to proceed to get FIT GAMCA report.

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert18 January 2024 10:23:07

#18

11800

Viral load in GAMCA is for Hep B, HIV and HCV.聽聽And if you are positive in any of those, they will not give FIT.聽 You can re-test if you think there was an error.

Aym9860290962 New member

Member since 04 January 2024

Aym9860290962New member18 January 2024 13:20:11

#19

@XTang

Thanks. Any solution to reduce this to zero?

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert18 January 2024 14:12:52

#20

11800

Viral load can be zero. Gamca tests for antibody which will always be positive. So no.

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