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Hepatitis C Diagnostic Testing Overview

About this Lesson

Last Updated: July 16th, 2024
CNE/CME

Continuing Education

This lesson qualifies for:
  • 1.0 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, or
  • 1.0 CNE contact hour and 1.0 CE contact hour (does NOT qualify for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)

CNE and CME Origination: May 29th, 2013
CNE and CME Review: January 9th, 2024
CNE and CME Expiration: January 9th, 2027 (4th Edition)

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4th Edition

This is a substantial revision of the original Lesson. The previous edition was titled Hepatitis C Diagnostic Testing and available until January 8th, 2024.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe screening and supplemental tests used for diagnosing HCV infection
  • Summarize the recommended HCV testing sequence involving antibody and RNA testing
  • Discuss post-test counseling messages and linkage to care for persons with active HCV infection
  • Interpret HCV test results correctly
  • Communicate meaning of HCV test results to persons who undergo testing

Lesson Contributors

Authors

Maria A. Corcorran, MD, MPH
Maria A. Corcorran, MD, MPH
Associate Editor
Assistant Professor
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None
David H. Spach, MD
David H. Spach, MD
Editor-in-Chief
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None

Reviewers

H. Nina Kim, MD, MSc
H. Nina Kim, MD, MSc
Associate Editor
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None

Lesson Plan

1Topic 1 HCV Diagnostic Tests

2Topic 2 HCV Testing Sequence

3Topic 3 Interpreting and Communicating Test Results

4Topic 4 Linkage to Care

5Topic 5 Summary Points

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