Rationale and Comments

Highly sensitive quantitative assays of hepatitis C RNA are appropriate at diagnosis and as part of antiviral therapy. Otherwise, the results of virologic testing do not change clinical management or outcomes.

Sponsoring Organizations

• American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

Sources

• American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases guideline

Disciplines

• Gastroenterologic
• Infectious disease

References

• Ghany MG, Strader DB, Thomas DL, Seeff LB. American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Diagnosis, management,and treatment of hepatitis C: an update. Hepatology. 2009 Apr;49(4):1335–74.