Hepatitis C

Testing & Diagnosis

Quick reference guide

A summary of the main recommendations of the SIGN guideline on the diagnosis management and treatment of hepatitis C.

Clinical and cost effective testing for HCV

Notes on cost-effective testing regimes for HCV and a guide to the diagnostic process.

HCV diagnostic testing

Notes on the principles of the testing process.

Testing Algorithm

An overview of initial laboratory diagnosis of hepatitis C infection (except infants).

HCV testing in children and infants

Recommendations for testing of infants and children born to mothers with HCV, including those with HIV co-infection.

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