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Hepatitis C Virus:- Part 3 – Anti- HCV (ELISA)

Hepatitis C Virus:- Part 3  –  Anti- HCV (ELISA)
September 19, 2020Lab TestsVirology

Sample

  1. This test is done on the serum of the patient.
  2. How to get good serum: Take 3 to 5 ml of blood in the disposable syringe or in vacutainer. Keep the syringe for 15 to 30 minutes at 37 C and then centrifuge for 2 to 4 minutes to get the clear serum.

Significance

  1. This test is used for the diagnosis of hepatitis C virus.
  2. This method is more specific than the screening method.
  3. THE Hepatitis C virus has more chronicity (30 to 65%) than the hepatitis B virus.

Pathology

  1. The incubation period is 2 to 52 months with an average period of 7 to 8 weeks.
  2. Onset is insidious.
  3. Chronicity is 50 to 80%.
  4. Transmission is the parenteral route.
  5. Now 50% of the cases mode of transmission is not clear.
    Hepatitis C Virus Structure

    Hepatitis C Virus Structure

Diagnosis

  • Multiple antigens EIAs, as well as strip immunoassay, detect specific HCV antibodies.
Hepatitis C Virus, Acute Infection

Hepatitis C Virus, Acute Infection

Hepatitis C Virus, Antibody Profile

Hepatitis C Virus, Antibody Profile

Hepatitis C Virus, in Chronic hepatitis Profile

Hepatitis C Virus, in Chronic hepatitis Profile

Warning for Pakistan Population

This Viral disease is just like an epidemic and spreading with a much higher rate than HIV infection in Pakistan. This needs public education and awareness.
Please for more details see hepatic C markers


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