Signal to cut-off (S/CO) ratio and detection of HCV genotype 1 by real-time PCR one-step method: is there any direct relationship?

Background: Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods play an essential role in providing data related to diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. EIA results are reported as “reactive” or “non reactive” and EIA S/CO ratio may also be reported as “high” or “low.” This...

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Main Authors: Guilherme Albertoni, C.P. Arnoni, P.R.B. Araújo, F.O. Carvalho, J.A. Barreto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2010-03-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1413867010700283