Quantitative HCV PCR Test - Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Quantitative PCR Test

A highly sensitive quantitative molecular test (using real-time RT-PCR technique) to measure the concentration of RNA specific to hepatitis C virus (HCV) in a serum sample, expressed as copies/milliliter or international units/milliliter. This measurement is a crucial tool in managing chronic hepatitis C disease, as it determines infection severity, is used as a baseline before treatment, and monitors response to antiviral therapy with very high accuracy.