RNA testing in HCV infection can be used to:
(a) Predict response to therapy
(b) Assess response to therapy
(c) Confirm the presence of HCV infection
(d) All of the above
D) all of the above
RNA testing in Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is useful for:
Predicting response to therapy: Higher levels of HCV RNA at baseline may indicate a lower likelihood of response to certain treatments.
Assessing response to therapy: RNA levels are monitored during treatment to determine if the therapy is effective.
Confirming the presence of HCV infection: RNA testing can confirm active infection, especially when serological tests for antibodies are negative or indeterminate.
Thus, RNA testing plays a crucial role in managing HCV infection in multiple ways.