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General/Miscellaneous Reports
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Occult HCV infection revisited with ultra-sensitive real-time PCR assay.
 Halfon P, Bourlière M, Ouzan D, et al  
 J Clin Microbiol. 2008 Apr 30
Abstract
 
Identified cases of acute hepatitis C from computerized laboratory database: A hospital-based
epidemiological and clinical study.
 Hung CH, Lu SN, Wang JH, et al
J Infect. 2008 Mar 15
 Abstract
 
Integrating enhanced hepatitis C testing and counselling in research.
 Winter R, Nguyen O, Higgs P,et al
Int J Drug Policy. 2008 Feb;19(1):66-70.
 Abstract
 
High diagnostic accuracy of antigen microarray for sensitive detection of hepatitis C virus
infection.
 Kwon JA, Lee H, Lee KN, et al
Clin Chem. 2008 Feb;54(2):424-8.
 Abstract

Increasing the uptake of hepatitis C virus testing among injecting drug users in specialist
drug treatment and prison settings by using dried blood spots for diagnostic testing: a cluster
randomized controlled trial.
 Hickman M, McDonald T, Judd A, et al 
J Viral Hepat. 2007 Dec 11
Abstract

Detection and quantitation of HCV RNA using real-time PCR after automated sample
processing.
 Sandres-Sauné K, Abravanel F, et al
J Med Virol. 2007 Dec;79(12):1821-6
 Abstract
 
Hepatitis C virus screening: performances characteristics of a commercial automated
chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA-ARCHITECT((R)) anti-HCV).
Petitjean Lecherbonnier J, Gouarin S, Dina J, al
Pathol Biol (Paris). 2007 Oct 22;
 Paper
 
FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE
 Meta-analyses of Fibrotest diagnostic value in chronic liver disease.
 Poynard T, Morra R, Halfon P, et al
BMC Gastroenterol. 2007 Oct 15;7(1):40
 Paper
 
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) viremia in HIV-infected patients without HCV antibodies detectable by
third-generation enzyme immunoassay.
 Hadlich E, Alvares-Da-Silva MR 
J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2007 Sep;22(9):1506-9
 Abstract
 
Evaluation of a new-generation line-probe assay that detects 5' untranslated and core regions to
genotype and subtype hepatitis C virus.
 Nadarajah R, Khan GY, Miller SA, Brooks GF.
Am J Clin Pathol. 2007 Aug;128(2):300-4.
 Abstract
 
Microarray multiplex assay for the simultaneous detection and discrimination of hepatitis B,
hepatitis C, and human immunodeficiency type-1 viruses in human blood samples.
 Hsia CC, Chizhikov VE, Yang AX, et al
Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2007 May 18;356(4):1017-23.
Abstract
 
A Prospective Analysis of the Prognostic Value of Biomarkers (FibroTest) in Patients with Chronic
Hepatitis C.
 Ngo Y, Munteanu M, Messous D, et al  
Clin Chem. 2006 Aug 24;
Abstract
 
13C-methacetin breath test in hepatitis C chronic liver disease.
Oliveira AC, Reber M, Lanzoni V, et al
Arq Gastroenterol. 2006 Mar;43(1):41-44.
 Abstract
 
A novel recombinant multiepitope protein as a hepatitis C diagnostic intermediate of high
sensitivity and specificity.
 Dipti CA, Jain SK, Navin K.
 Protein Expr Purif. 2006 Feb 6|
 Abstract
 
A novel panel of blood markers to assess the degree of liver fibrosis.
 Cales P, Oberti F, Michalak S, et al
Hepatology. 2005 Nov 29;42(6):1373-1381
Abstract
 
Evaluation of a total core antigen assay for the diagnosis of hepatitis C virus infection in
hemodialysis patients.
 Bouzgarrou N, Fodha I, Othman SB, et al 
J Med Virol. 2005 Oct 27;77(4):502-508
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Dried blood spots as a practical and inexpensive source for human immunodeficiency virus and
hepatitis C virus surveillance.
 Toledo Jr AC, Januario JN, Rezende RM, et al 
Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz. 2005 Jul;100(4):365-370.
 Paper
 
Diagnosis of hepatitis C virus related acute hepatitis by serial determination of IgM anti-HCV titres.
Sagnelli E, Coppola N, Marrocco C, et aL
 J Hepatol. 2005 May;42(5):646-51.
Abstract
 
Cost effectiveness of testing strategies for chronic hepatitis C.
 Chapko MK, Sloan KL, Davison JW, et al
Am J Gastroenterol. 2005 Mar;100(3):607-15.
Abstract

Application of hepatitis serology testing algorithms to assess inappropriate
laboratory utilization.
 Ozbek OA, Oktem MA, Dogan G, Abacioglu YH. 
J Eval Clin Pract. 2004 Nov;10(4):519-23.
 Abstract
 

  
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Performance and Utility of a Rapid, Point of Care Test for Hepatitis C Using Oral Fluid, Blood, Serum
and Plasma
SR Lee,KW Kardos, G Yearwood, et al
(2008 STD)
Abstract

Combination hepatitis c virus antigen and antibody immunoassay as a new tool for early
diagnosis of infection
Ansaldi F. Bruzzone B., Frabetti M., et al;
 (Conference Citations from the 12th International Symposium on Viral Hepatitis and Liver Disease)
 Abstract
Computed Tomography
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Chronic hepatic disease: usefulness of serial CT examinations.
 Usuki N, Miyamoto T.
 J Comput Assist Tomogr 2002 May-Jun;26(3):418-21
 Abstract		  
Flow Cytometry
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Flow cytometric detection of hepatitis C virus antigens in infected peripheral blood
leukocytes: Binding and entry.
 El-Awady MK, Tabll AA, Redwan el-RM,   
World J Gastroenterol. 2005 Sep 7;11(33):5203-8. R
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MRI
 
    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Compensated hepatitis C: unenhanced MR imaging correlated with pathologic grading and staging.
 Mitchell DG, Navarro VJ, Herrine SK, et al
Abdom Imaging. 2007 Mar 27;
 Abstract

Cirrhosis or Chronic Hepatitis: Evaluation of Small (</=2-cm) Early-Enhancing Hepatic
Lesions with Serial Contrast-enhanced Dynamic MR Imaging.
 Shimizu A, Ito K, Koike S, et al
Radiology 2003 Feb;226(2):550-5
 Abstract

  
Ultrasound
       

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Role of microbubble ultrasound contrast agents in the non-invasive assessment of chronic
hepatitis C-related liver disease.
 Grier S, Lim AK, Patel N, et al 
World J Gastroenterol. 2006 Jun 14;12(22):3461-5.
 Paper
 
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 The accuracy of the report of hepatic steatosis on ultrasonography in patients infected with
hepatitis C in a clinical setting: A retrospective observational study.
 Hepburn MJ, Vos JA, Fillman EP, Lawitz EJ.
BMC Gastroenterol. 2005 Apr 13;5(1):14
Paper
 
Can ultrasonographic findings of perihepatic lymphadenopathy promote investigations
to detect possible presence of virus C infection in non-symptomatic subjects?
Neri S, Ierna D, Mauceri B, et al
Hepatol Res. 2003 Oct;27(2):124-128.
 Abstract

Ultrasound detection of abdominal lymph nodes in chronic liver diseases.A
retrospective analysis.
 Soresi M, Bonfissuto G, Magliarisi C, et al.
Clin Radiol 2003 May;58(5):372-7
 Abstract

  
Antibody
      

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Sensitivity of a rapid immuno-chromatographic test for Hepatitis C antibodies detection.
 Desbois D, Vaghefi P, Savary J, et al 
J Clin Virol. 2007 Dec 7
Abstract
 
Evaluation of the available anti-HCV antibody Detection Tests and RT-PCR assay in the
Diagnosis of Hepatitis C Virus Infection.
 Tashkandy MA, Khodari YA, Ibrahim AM,et al
Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2007 Oct-Dec;18(4):523-31.
 Abstract
 
Early detection of hepatitis C virus infection by use of a new combined antigen-antibody
detection assay: potential use for high-risk individuals.
 Schnuriger A, Dominguez S, Valantin MA, et al 
J Clin Microbiol. 2006 Apr;44(4):1561-3.
 Abstract
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
 A focus reduction neutralization assay for hepatitis C virus neutralizing antibodies.
 Fournier C, Duverlie G, Francois C, et al 
Virol J. 2007 Mar 30;4:35.
 Paper
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Hepatitis C Virus Serologic and Virologic Tests and Clinical Diagnosis of HCV-Related Liver
Disease.
 Chevaliez S, Pawlotsky JM. 
Int J Med Sci. 2006;3(2):35-40.
 Paper
 
Is it possible to diagnose acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection by a rising anti-HCV
titre rather than by seroconversion?
Lu SN, Tung HD, Chen TM, et al  
J Viral Hepat. 2004 Nov;11(6):563-70.
Abstract
 
Evaluation of a modified commercial assay in detecting antibody to hepatitis C
virus in oral fluids and dried blood spots.
Judd A, Parry J, Hickman M, et al
J Med Virol. 2003 Sep;71(1):49-55.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Guidelines for Laboratory Testing and Result Reporting of Antibody to Hepatitis
C Virus
 MMWR February 7, 2003 / Vol. 52 / No. RR--3
Paper

Comparison of second- and third-generation enzyme immunoassays for detecting
antibodies to hepatitis C virus.
Abdel-Hamid M, El-Daly M, El-Kafrawy S, et al.
J Clin Microbiol 2002 May;40(5):1656-9
 Abstract
 

  
    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Performance and Utility of a Rapid, Point of Care Test for Hepatitis C Using Oral Fluid, Blood,
Serum and Plasma
 SR Lee, K Kardos, G Yearwood, et al
(2008 National STD Prevention Conference)
 Abstract
Virologic Tests
         

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
End-point limiting-dilution real-time PCR assay for evaluation of hepatitis C virus quasispecies in serum: Performance under
optimal and suboptimal conditions.
Ramachandran S, Xia GL, Ganova-Raeva LM, Nainan OV, Khudyakov Y.
 J Virol Methods. 2008 Jun 19.
 Abstract
 
Quantitation of hepatitis C virus using an in-house real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain
 reaction in plasma samples.
 Daniel HD, Chandy GM, Abraham P
 Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2008 May 15.
 Abstract
 
Evaluation of the Versant HCV genotype assay A (LiPA) 2.0.
 Verbeeck J, Stanley MJ, Shieh J, et al
J Clin Microbiol. 2008 Apr 9
 Abstract
 
Predicting sustained virological response in chronic hepatitis C patients treated with
pegylated interferon and ribavirin using a novel highly sensitive Real-time detection
PCR assay
 Matsuura K, Tanaka Y, Takagi K, et al 
Rinsho Byori. 2007 Nov;55(11):983-8
 Abstract
 
Clinical evaluation of the COBAS Ampliprep/COBAS TaqMan for HCV RNA
quantitation in comparison with the branched-DNA assay.
 Pittaluga F, Allice T, Abate ML
J Med Virol. 2007 Dec 20;80(2):254-260
Abstract
 
Qualitative application of cobas amplicor HCV test version 2.0 assays in patients with chronic
hepatitis C virus infection and comparison of clinical performance with version 1.0.
 Hsieh MY, Lee LP, Hou NJ, et al 
Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2007 Jul;23(7):332-8
 Abstract
 
Comparison of the Abbott 7000 and the Bayer 340 Systems for the Measurement of HCV
Viral Load.
 Highbarger HC, Hu Z, Kottilil S, et al 
J Clin Microbiol. 2007 Jun 27;
Abstract
 
Prediction of the efficacy of antiviral therapy for hepatitis C virus infection by an
ultrasensitive RT-PCR assay.
Kinai E, Hanabusa H, Kato S.
 J Med Virol. 2007 Jun 27;79(8):1113-1119
Abstract
 
Impact of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) genotypes on quantification of HCV RNA in serum by Cobas
AmpliPrep/Cobas TaqMAN HCV Test, Abbott ART HCV RealTime assay and VERSANT HCV
RNA Assay.
 Tuaillon E, Mondain AM, Ottomani L, et al
J Clin Microbiol. 2007 Jun 20;
 Abstract
 
Overestimation and underestimation of hepatitis C virus RNA levels in a widely used real-time
polymerase chain reaction-based method.
 Chevaliez S, Bouvier-Alias M, Brillet R, Pawlotsky JM.  |
Hepatology. 2007 May 24
 Abstract
 
Evaluation of the Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Vitros ECi Anti-HCV test: comparison with three
other methods.
 Watterson JM, Stallcup P, Escamilla D, et al
J Clin Lab Anal. 2007 May 16;21(3):162-166
 Abstract
 
Prognostic Significance of Hepatitis C Virus RNA Detection by Transcription-Mediated
Amplification with Negative Polymerase Chain Reaction During Therapy with Peginterferon alpha
and Ribavirin.
 Kadam JS, Gonzalez SA, Ahmed F
Dig Dis Sci. 2007 Apr 4;
 Abstract
 
Fully automated quantification of hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA in human plasma and human serum
by the COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS TaqMan System.
 Sizmann D, Boeck C, Boelter J, et al 
J Clin Virol. 2007 Mar 5;
 Abstract