Table 2 Diagnostic tests for cleared, acute and chronic HCV.
From: Potential of CRISPR/Cas system as emerging tools in the detection of viral hepatitis infection
Diagnosis Test | Prior/Cleared HCV Infection | Acute HCV Infection | Chronic HCV Infection |
|---|---|---|---|
Antibody test/Anti-HCV (Indirect test) | Positive | Negative; becomes positive within 6–24 weeks | Positive |
Viral load test/HCV RNA (Direct test) | Undetectable | Detectable within 1–2 weeks, usually very high load | Detectable |