Diagnostics
Educational materials that cover basics of hepatitis C testing and barriers to getting diagnosed.
Materials in this section
Substantial Concordance Between Transient Elastography and APRI and FIB-4 Combination Amongst Hepatitis C Inmates with Non-Advanced Liver Fibrosis
A study sought to establish concordance between transient elastography and non-invasive markers in HCV patients with non-advanced liver fibrosis in two different Barcelona prisons. More
Online Distribution of Home-Based HCV Self-Testing for Key Populations in Malaysia
A study evaluated the impact, acceptability, feasibility and cost of home-based HCV self-testing made accessible via an online platform in Malaysia. More
House-to-House HCV Micro-Elimination Program in Pakistan: Secondary Distribution of HCV Self-Testing
A study evaluated the acceptability and impact of home delivery of HCV self-testing for secondary distribution in the context of a house-to-house HCV micro-elimination program in Pakistan. More
Malaysia’s HCV Self-Testing
Malaysia piloted a hepatitis C virus self-testing (HCVST) study right after the WHO’s global launch of the 1st HCVST guidelines. More
Determining the Lower Limit of Detection Required for HCV Viral Load Assay for Test of Cure
Determining the lower limit of detection required for HCV viral load assay for test of cure following direct-acting antiviral-based treatment regimens: Evidence from a global data set More
Cost-Effectiveness of a Core Antigen-Based Rapid Diagnostic Test for Hepatitis C
A study evaluated the performance and cost-effectiveness of a theoretical core antigen rapid diagnostic test for HCV viremia confirmation, which requires fewer resources. More
Feasibility and Effectiveness of HCV Viraemia Testing at Harm Reduction Sites in Georgia
A study looked at different ways to improve the retention of people who screened HCV-positive receiving a test to confirm if they have viremia and thus need treatment for hepatitis C. More
HCV Self-Testing in Pakistan
Cluster-randomized controlled study of home-based hepatitis C self-testing in Karachi, Pakistan More
Performance of HCV Antigen Testing for the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Antiviral Treatment
A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of HCV antigen testing to identify active HCV cases and to monitor antiviral treatment. More
Seven Need-to-Knows About Hepatitis C Self-Testing
A virtual satellite session, held during INHSU 2021, explored how HCV self-testing could become a valuable addition to reaching the 2030 global hepatitis elimination goals. More
