HCV (Hepatitis C virus) — PCR, genotyping
Real-time PCR genotyping to determine HCV genotype. Enables optimal antiviral therapy selection and treatment duration prognosis.
Biomaterial: Venous blood
Draw blood fasting
Exclude alcohol 24 hours before
Inform physician of all medications taken
Chronic Hepatitis C; antiviral therapy selection; optimal treatment regimen; post-therapy monitoring; suspected HCV reinfection.
Result indicates specific HCV genotype.
Final interpretation by physician considering clinical picture, viral load, and other studies.
Recommended physicians: Infectious disease specialist, Hepatologist, General Practitioner, Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Surgeon.