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  • Title: [HCV RNA assessment by PCR technique for screening post-transfusion HCV infection among blood donors].
    Author: Xing W, Xu H, Ma R, Zheng H.
    Journal: Zhonghua Gan Zang Bing Za Zhi; 2002 Jun; 10(3):211-2. PubMed ID: 12113682.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To survey the application of PCR for screening HCV RNA from blood donations within the window period. METHODS: According to a standardized method, 12 blood banks organized by the National Center for Clinical Laboratories collected and prepared about ten thousands specimens. The specimens were tested with two different kits. RESULTS: Among the 7173 specimens A group, 21 were PCR positive for HCV RNA. The positive rate was 0.29%. There were not positive for HCV RNA among 7477 specimens (B group). CONCLUSIONS: It is feasible to use the PCR screening for the detection of HCV RNA of blood donations but is unnecessary to standardize the specimen collection and the kit selection.
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