Article
Multicenter evaluation of the VERSANT HCV RNA qualitative assay for detection of hepatitis C virus RNA.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Feb 2003
Hendricks David A, Friesenhahn Michel, Tanimoto Lorine, Goergen Bernd, Dodge Deborah, Comanor Lorraine
Abstract excerpt
We report the results of a multicenter evaluation of a new assay for the detection of hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA in human serum or plasma based on transcription-mediated amplification (HCV TMA). Analysis of combined data obtained from 15 independent sites, including 4 sites in the United States and 11 in Europe, by using preproduction kits showed a limit of detection of 9.8 IU/ml and an overall mean specificity...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
