New Hepatitis C Genotype Test Approved by the FDA
Share
Follow Us
The Editors at Hepatitis Central
June 24, 2013
A new test has been designed by Abbot Laboratories that can single out seven different varieties of Hepatitis C.
FDA approves Abbot Labs hepatitis C genotype test
By The Associated Press
June 20, 2013
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the first blood test that can identify different strains of the hepatitis C virus to help guide a patient’s treatment.
Abbot Laboratories Inc.’s RealTime HCV Genotype II test is designed to figure out the strain of the virus in patients who are already known to have hepatitis C rather than diagnosing patients with the virus itself. Knowing the type of virus is important because different strains respond differently to the treatments available.
Continue reading this entire article:
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-06-20/fda-approves-abbot-labs-hepatitis-c-genotype-test
3 Comments
I learned about my geno type 1 Hep C in 2002. I was low but now my alt and ast are at 300 plus. I was stuck with a needle while I was sleeping. I just found out that I am ANA positive have RA and low white blood cells along with low platletts. I’m on a list for the new Simeprevir treatment but will not even be available until some time next year. I am also having a problem finding a rhuemetolgist in my area.I can’t believe it! I live in Nevada and I feel like I will die sooner than later because I can’t get the medical I need.
Thank you for your time and concern
I don’t want my last name used in the post. Just Terri. Thank you
I am willing to go into trail again, i tried interferon, back in the 90ty and it was one of the worst time in my life. so many bad effects. i was so sick after each stick i would pass out. i haven’t had wild episodes like yellowing of eyes, or swelling of the stomach, but at other times i want up so weak, well enough already, i am doing all the research i can on the subject before i get in any clinical trails, please what ever you do make you if you decide to do a trail, please have back up. like 24hr hot line if you need help. take care thanks for reading