Healio

‘Pathway code’ for HCV test orders improves screening, linkage to care

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Implementation of a multifaceted hepatitis C care pathway improved screening and linkage to care rates, ...

How access to new hepatitis C test could come down to insurance reimbursement

Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a rapid test that quickly detects hepatitis C, but insurance ...
360Dx

Nuclein HCV Test Proof of Concept Highlights Advantages of Firm's Rapid Molecular Testing System

A recent blood-based hepatitis C virus assay on Nuclein's DASH system highlighted its on-device sample prep, among other features that have been driving its adoption.
Labroots

Take action against viral HCV by leveraging screening programs and HCV Ag

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Medical Xpress

New 15-minute hepatitis C test paves the way for same-day treatment

Scientists at Northwestern University have developed the fastest test yet for diagnosing hepatitis C virus (HCV). The highly accurate diagnostic delivers results to patients in just 15 minutes—up to ...
Pharmabiz

Mylab launches range of rapid tests for HIV, HCV and syphilis

Mylab Discovery Solutions expanded its portfolio of rapid tests for sexually transmitted diseases (STIs), namely HIV, HCV and syphilis. Among these tests, HIV 1/2 Ab and HCV Ab are rapid tests for the ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

New 15-Minute Test For Hepatitis C Paves Way For Same-Day Treatment

FRIDAY, Dec. 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People could learn within 15 minutes whether they are infected with hepatitis C, thanks to a rapid test developed by Northwestern University. The test will ...
Nasdaq

Roche’s awarded WHO prequalification for the HIV and HCV diagnostic tests on the cobas 6800/8800 Systems

For patients living in areas with limited healthcare resources, WHO prequalification ensures access to the highest quality diagnostics Access to broader reliable diagnostic solutions helps healthcare ...
STAT

The lab breakthrough that paved the way for today’s pricey hepatitis C cures

In just the last few years, new medications have turned hepatitis C into a widely and quickly curable disease — for those who can afford it. But the lesser-known origins of the story trace back to a ...
Healio

Study suggests less than 1% of acute HCV cases reported to the CDC

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In a new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers in Massachusetts found that less than 1% of ...
Everyday Health

Hepatitis C in Pregnancy: What to Do When You Test Positive for the Virus

Screening for hepatitis C has been routine for pregnant women since 2020. But testing positive for the chronic liver infection often comes as a surprise, because the virus doesn’t usually cause ...