Current status of nucleic acid testing for hepatitis C

Nucleic acid testing is the gold standard for diagnosing HCV infection, and it is of great significance to guide the treatment of HCV patients and change the follow-up strategy. In recent years, its detection technology has become increasingly mature. This article summarizes the necessity and current status of nucleic acid testing for hepatitis C through the analysis of domestic and foreign literature, in order to provide reference for the formulation of relevant policies to eliminate hepatitis C in China.