Oraquick Hcv Rapid Antibody Test

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Contents 1 Indications 2 Contraindications 3 Procedure 4 More General Terms 5 References

Indications

• expedited testing of persons 15 years & older at risk for infection with HCV or with signs or symptoms of hepatitis

Contraindications

• not approved for HCV screening of the general population

Procedure

• does not require an instrument for diagnosis
• takes about 20 minutes to obtain results from the test

More General Terms

• clinical microbiology test

References

1. FDA NEWS RELEASE, June 25, 2010 [1]

OraQuick HCV Rapid Antibody Test