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[Diagnosis and biological surveillance of hepatitis C virus infections].
La Revue du praticien - 15 May 2000
Goudeau A, Dubois F
Abstract excerpt
HCV-specific laboratory assays are broadly used to establish the diagnosis, to survey viral replication and to monitor anti-viral treatments. Third-generation ELISA's have an excellent sensitivity well adapted to the early diagnosis. Positive or dubious screening tests must be controlled on a second blood sample. We recommend the use of an immunoblot assay for this control. Regular survey of the immunoblot...
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