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The push for expedited diagnosis of the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is gaining momentum.
Driving the news: The CDC accepted comments on its new roadmap initiative for Hepatitis C diagnostics through September 24. Various stakeholders, including the CAP, provided input on the diagnosis of HCV infection.
Our take: The CAP agreed that accelerated testing for HCV will be beneficial and provided further recommendations, such as researching laboratory capabilities for molecular testing and improving access to approved point-of-care HCV RNA tests.