HCV ELITe MGB^® Kit

HCV is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus. The virus can cause both acute and chronic hepatitis, ranging in severity from a mild illness to a serious, lifelong illness including liver cirrhosis and cancer. The product is intended for use as an aid in the management of HCV-infected individuals undergoing antiviral therapy, together with patient’s clinical data and other laboratory test results. HCV ELITe MGB^® Kit is a quantitative assay for the detection and quantification of the RNA of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) in RNA samples extracted from clinical specimens. The assay is able to detect the RNA of HCV belonging to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 genotypes. The assay is validated in association with ELITe InGenius® system starting from human plasma samples collected in EDTA or in ACD and serum samples.