Costs pose hurdle for promising new hepatitis C lab test

A new rapid test for hepatitis C could help identify many more patients who could be cured of the deadly disease, but its use ...
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15-minute hep-C test makes same-day treatment possible

Hepatitis C is a tiny virus with a significant impact. It's a small RNA virus that spreads through the blood and infects the liver. Even though today's medicines can cure it, hepatitis C remains a ...
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New 15-Minute Test For Hepatitis C Paves Way For Same-Day Treatment

New 15-Minute Test For Hepatitis C Paves Way For Same-Day Treatment By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Dec. 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People could learn within 15 minutes whether they are ...
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Northwestern scientists develop fastest ever test for hepatitis C

An image of the hepatitis C test. (Northwestern University via SWNS) By Stephen Beech The fastest ever test for hepatitis C - taking just 15 minutes - could save millions of lives, according to new ...
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‘Pathway code’ for HCV test orders improves screening, linkage to care

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Implementation of a multifaceted hepatitis C care pathway improved screening and linkage to care rates, ...
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Mylab launches range of rapid tests for HIV, HCV and syphilis

Mylab Discovery Solutions expanded its portfolio of rapid tests for sexually transmitted diseases (STIs), namely HIV, HCV and syphilis. Among these tests, HIV 1/2 Ab and HCV Ab are rapid tests for the ...
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Take action against viral HCV by leveraging screening programs and HCV Ag

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Despite Infectious Disease Outbreaks Linked To Opioid Crisis, Most Substance Abuse Facilities Don’t Test For HIV Or HCV

America’s opioid epidemic continues to take lives at a staggering rate. According to preliminary estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drug overdoses killed about 72,000 ...
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Roche’s awarded WHO prequalification for the HIV and HCV diagnostic tests on the cobas 6800/8800 Systems

For patients living in areas with limited healthcare resources, WHO prequalification ensures access to the highest quality diagnostics Access to broader reliable diagnostic solutions helps healthcare ...