Comparison of serial hepatitis C virus detection in samples submitted through serology for reflex confirmation versus samples directly submitted for quantitation
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
8-1-2011
Journal
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
Volume
49
Issue
8
DOI
10.1128/JCM.00577-11
Abstract
Using real-time technology, we reliably identified chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and quantified virus from reflex samples originally submitted for serologic testing. There was no need to process specimens obtained directly for quantitation separately. Whether the initial source is a reflex sample or one obtained directly, a repeat HCV RNA test is needed before starting treatment. Copyright © 2011, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.
APA Citation
Gale, H., Dufour, D., Qazi, N., & Kan, V. (2011). Comparison of serial hepatitis C virus detection in samples submitted through serology for reflex confirmation versus samples directly submitted for quantitation. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 49 (8). http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00577-11