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Upcoming HCV Testing Algorithm Change

28 Jan, 2020 | Return|

FDA Guidance titled “Further Testing of Donations that are Reactive on a Licensed Donor Screening Test for Antibodies to Hepatitis C Virus; Guidance for Industry” was released on October 2, 2019 and recommends that CTS modify our current HCV reflex testing algorithm to support these best practices. The new algorithm will take effect on April 20, 2020.

Check out the Communication page for the complete details by clicking the link: Communications

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