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[Hepatitis C virus genotyping: comparison of the Abbott RealTime HCV Genotype II assay and NS5B sequencing].
Pathologie-biologie - 1 Apr 2010
Vaghefi P, Marchadier E, Dussaix E, Roque-Afonso A-M
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PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: Hepatitis C virus genotyping is needed for treatment decision and monitoring. The results of a genotyping assay based on real-time PCR and TaqMan chemistry were compared with the results of NS5B region sequencing. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred and two sera (genotypes 1-6) were tested. Amplification and detection of viral RNA were performed with the Abbott RealTime HCV Genotype II assay...
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