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Multiplex real-time reverse transcription-PCR assay for determination of hepatitis C virus genotypes.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Nov 2006
Cook Linda, Sullivan KaWing, Krantz Elizabeth M, Bagabag Arthur, Jerome Keith R
Abstract excerpt
A variety of methods have been used to determine hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes. Because therapeutic decisions for chronic HCV-related hepatitis are made on the basis of genotype, it is important that genotype be accurately determined by clinical laboratories. Existing methods are often subjective, inaccurate, manual, time-consuming, and contamination prone. We therefore evaluated real-time reverse...
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