Majid AM, Gretch DR. Current and future hepatitis C virus diagnostic testing: problems and advancements.
Microbes Infect 2002;
4:1227-36. [PMID:
12467764 DOI:
10.1016/s1286-4579(02)01650-7]
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Abstract
Serological antibody assays used in hepatitis C virus diagnosis have improved in sensitivity and specificity. However, detection of active viremia or monitoring levels of virus during or after patient treatment is most commonly undertaken using nucleic acid-based technologies. Advancements in diagnostic technologies and implications for managing patients with hepatitis C in various clinical settings are discussed.
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