FDA Approves HCV Rapid Antibody Test for Fingerstick Blood Samples

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FDA Approves HCV Rapid Antibody Test for Fingerstick Blood Samples

SUMMARY› OraSure Technologies, Inc. announced this week that the U.S. Food and

Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the OraQuick HCV Rapid Antibody Test for

detecting hepatitis C virus (HCV) in blood from a simple fingerstick. This new

indication for the test -- which was previously approved for testing blood drawn

from a vein -- will simplify HCV screening, especially in non-clinical settings.

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FDA Approves HCV Rapid Antibody Test for Fingerstick Blood Samples

SUMMARY› OraSure Technologies, Inc. announced this week that the U.S. Food and

Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the OraQuick HCV Rapid Antibody Test for

detecting hepatitis C virus (HCV) in blood from a simple fingerstick. This new

indication for the test -- which was previously approved for testing blood drawn

from a vein -- will simplify HCV screening, especially in non-clinical settings.

HCV Main Section