Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a rapid test that quickly detects hepatitis C, but insurance ...

The fastest ever test for hepatitis C - taking just 15 minutes - could save millions of lives, according to new research. It provides results up to 75% faster than current rapid tests and paves the ...

UC Irvine Health researchers have developed a cost-effective one-step test that screens, detects and confirms hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. Dr. Ke-Qin Hu, director of hepatology services, will ...

A new rapid test for hepatitis C could help identify many more patients who could be cured of the deadly disease, but its use ...

Scientists at Northwestern University have created the fastest diagnostic yet for the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The test delivers results in 15 minutes, far quicker than existing rapid options.

Hepatitis C is a tiny virus with a significant impact. It's a small RNA virus that spreads through the blood and infects the liver. Even though today's medicines can cure it, hepatitis C remains a ...

“HCV is a chronic viral infection that is possible to cure*,” said Sammy Saab, M.D., David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA. “Equipping the healthcare community with easily accessible epidemiology data ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . HCV testing provides valuable information that aids in disease prevention and in the initiation of care.

HCV antibody testing is sensitive and inexpensive. Anti-HCV screening assays include the enzyme immunoassay (EIA) or the enhanced chemiluminescence immunoassay (CIA). Positive results are reportable ...