Evaluation of the Abbott Real Time HCV genotype II assay for Hepatitis C virus genotyping

Authors

  • Fatma Mutlu Sariguzel
  • Elife Berk
  • Selma Gokahmetoglu
  • Baris Derya Ercal
  • Ilhami Celik

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.315.7454

Keywords:

HCV genotypes, Abbott RealTime HCV Genotype II assay, Sequencing.

Abstract

Objective: The determination of HCV genotypes and subtypes is very important for the selection of antiviral therapy and epidemiological studies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of Abbott Real Time HCV Genotype II assay in HCV genotyping of HCV infected patients in Kayseri, Turkey.

Methods: One hundred patients with chronic hepatitis C admitted to our hospital were evaluated between June 2012 and December 2012, HCV RNA levels were determined by the COBAS

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Published

2015-10-08

How to Cite

Mutlu Sariguzel, F., Berk, E., Gokahmetoglu, S., Derya Ercal, B., & Celik, I. (2015). Evaluation of the Abbott Real Time HCV genotype II assay for Hepatitis C virus genotyping. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 31(5). https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.315.7454

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 5 (2015): September - October 2015 Pak J Med Sci

Section

Original Articles