Evaluating the utility of a two‐assay serological algorithm for hepatitis C screening in a low prevalence population
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DOI: 10.1002/jcla.24887
Abstract: Screening for hepatitis C virus (HCV) is performed by testing for anti‐HCV antibodies, which may yield false‐positive results leading to additional testing and other downstream consequences for the patient. We report our experience in a… read more here.
Keywords: low prevalence; prevalence population; anti hcv; hepatitis ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Two-Assay Serological Testing Strategies for Anti-HCV Screening in Italian Populations: A Dual Screening Approach
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14060570
Abstract: (1) Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening mostly uses a one-assay anti-HCV testing approach, which has a higher probability of false-positive results in populations with low HCV prevalence. (2) Methods: In this investigation, 17,926 participants… read more here.
Keywords: two assay; hcv screening; one assay; approach ... See more keywords