Activity 2C. Strategies for Implementing Hepatitis C Virus Point-of-Care Testing PDF Share Learning Objective Performance Indicators Perform universal HCV screening in persons in the United States Recognize HCV acquisition factors to inform periodic, repeat HCV testing Effectively implement HCV testing sequence recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Correctly interpret HCV antibody and HCV RNA test results to determine HCV status Counsel persons with HCV on how to prevent HCV transmission InstructionsWatch this brief video by Dr. Nathan Furukawa, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on Strategies for Implementing Hepatitis C Virus Point-of-Care Testing (11 minutes). 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 Which one of the following best describes the sample required to perform the point-of-care Xpert HCV RNA test? Dried blood spot Saliva and buccal mucosal sample obtained from oral swab specimen At least 2 mL of plasma obtained from venipuncture blood sample At least 250 uL of whole blood obtained from a fingerstick 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.
