Activity 3B. CDC HCV Testing Sequence for Current Infection PDF Share Learning Objective Performance Indicators 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 InstructionsA 26-year-old woman with active injection drug use is evaluated in the clinic for management of a localized skin abscess. She undergoes an incision and drainage of the abscess and receives oral antimicrobial therapy. At a follow-up visit 1 week later she is improved and at that time the clinic performs an OraQuick HCV Rapid Antibody Test and a reactive result is obtained. At this point you need to decide what to do next. 1. Read the 2013 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report titled Testing for HCV Infection: An Update of Guidance for Clinicians and Laboratories. 2. To determine the appropriate next step for this patient, pay special attention to the paragraph titled Recommended Testing Sequence , making sure to click on and view the Figure or scroll down to view the Figure. Open CDC HCV Testing Sequence for Current Infection Activity QuestionYou should answer this question after completing the activity. You must answer all of the questions before checking your work. This activity has a Check on Learning question. - Show Question In this 26-year-old woman who has a reactive OraQuick HCV Rapid Antibody Test, what is the most appropriate next step? Perform a second HCV antibody test using a third-generation EIA test Perform an HCV Recombinant Immunoblot Assay (RIBA) Perform an HCV RNA assay Refer the patient for treatment of current HCV infection Share by e-mail From:Enter your e-mail address To: Enter the e-mail address of the recipient Your Message: Check-On-LearningQuestionsThe Check-on-Learning Questions are short and topic related. They are meant to help you stay on track throughout each lesson and check your understanding of key concepts.You must be signed in to customize your interaction with these questions.
