Evolving strategy for HCV testing in an Italian tertiary care hospital

Highlights • HCV antigen assay in different testing algorithms for HCV infection diagnosis. • Algorithms for diagnosis of HCV infection according to clinical requirements. • HCV antigen test reduces needless testings without prejudicing diagnostic accuracy.

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Published in:Journal of clinical virology 2016-04, Vol.77, p.92-98
Main Authors: Medici, Maria Cristina, Chezzi, Carlo, Conto, Flora De, Ferraglia, Francesca, Pinardi, Federica, Arcangeletti, Maria Cristina, Bernasconi, Daniela, Galli, Claudio, Calderaro, Adriana
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Allergy and Immunology
Antigens, Viral
Diagnostic algorithms
Female
HCV antigen
HCV infection diagnosis
HCV-RNA
Hepacivirus - genetics
Hepacivirus - immunology
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C - diagnosis
Hepatitis C - immunology
Hepatitis C - virology
Hepatitis C Antibodies
Hepatitis C virus
Humans
Immunoassay
Infectious Disease
Italy
Molecular Typing
RNA, Viral
Sensitivity and Specificity
Tertiary Care Centers
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Summary:Highlights • HCV antigen assay in different testing algorithms for HCV infection diagnosis. • Algorithms for diagnosis of HCV infection according to clinical requirements. • HCV antigen test reduces needless testings without prejudicing diagnostic accuracy.
ISSN:1386-6532
1873-5967
DOI:10.1016/j.jcv.2016.02.017