Hepatitis C is distributed worldwide and possesses a hidden characteristic.The traditional methods of screening and diagnosis of hepatitis C infection commonly used in clinics are based on anti-HCV antibody and HCV RNA detection.Advances in HCV antigen detection technologies can apparently reduce the window period for anti-HCV antibodies,providing new clinical evidence for the early detection,diagnosis,and treatment of HCV infection.This article is a current review of HCV antigen detection methodologies,clinical applications,and detection strategies.
关键词
丙型肝炎病毒/抗原/检测/策略/临床应用
Key words
Hepatitis C virus/Antigen/Detection/Strategy/Clinical application