Diagnostics
Educational materials that cover basics of hepatitis C testing and barriers to getting diagnosed.
Materials in this section
Innovative Dual HCV Antigen and Antibody Diagnostic Test
Roche launches innovative dual antigen and antibody diagnostic test supporting the fight to eliminate the hepatitis C virus. More
HCV Diagnostics at ILC 2022: Selected Highlights
The International Liver Congress (ILC 2022), convened by the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL), was held in London, UK on 22-26 June 2022. More
Diagnostic Accuracy of Point-of-Care HCV Viral Load Assays for HCV Diagnosis
A study evaluated the diagnostic performance of point-of-care HCV viral load assays compared to laboratory-based testing. More
Worldwide Prevalence of Hepatitis B and C Among Patients with Cirrhosis
A systematic review estimated the prevalence of hepatitis B and C in patients with cirrhosis at country, regional, and global levels. More
Opportunistic Co-Screening for HCV and COVID-19-Related Services
A creative response with a need for thoughtful reflection. More
Dried Blood Spot Testing for Hepatitis C
INHSU released a guide to dried blood spot testing for hepatitis C providing an overview of how it works and how it can be implemented. More
Point-of-Care RNA Testing for Hepatitis C
INHSU released a guide to point-of-care RNA testing for hepatitis C providing an overview of how it works and how it can be implemented. More
Substantial Concordance Between Transient Elastography and APRI and FIB-4 Combination Amongst Hepatitis C Inmates with Non-Advanced Liver Fibrosis
A study sought to establish concordance between transient elastography and non-invasive markers in HCV patients with non-advanced liver fibrosis in two different Barcelona prisons. More
Online Distribution of Home-Based HCV Self-Testing for Key Populations in Malaysia
A study evaluated the impact, acceptability, feasibility and cost of home-based HCV self-testing made accessible via an online platform in Malaysia. More
House-to-House HCV Micro-Elimination Program in Pakistan: Secondary Distribution of HCV Self-Testing
A study evaluated the acceptability and impact of home delivery of HCV self-testing for secondary distribution in the context of a house-to-house HCV micro-elimination program in Pakistan. More
