HCV RNA genotyping

Determination of HCV genotype in blood.

When to perform HCV RNA testing?

The HCV RNA test is used to diagnose hepatitis type C (hepatitis C).


This test is used to determine the genetic variant of the HCV virus There are six genotypes of the HCV virus. In Europe as well as in Poland, in infected people, genotype 1 is the most common.


By determining the genotype, the type and length of treatment of of chronic hepatitis C.

Treatment of chronic hepatitis C can be adjusted