Evaluation of efficacy of serological methods for detection of HCV infection in blood donors: a single centre experience

ABSTRACT

Background and Objective: Blood transfusion is an essential and life-saving medical intervention. Despite multiple preventive measures transfusion-transmitted hepatitis C virus [HCV] infection continues to be a major healthcare issue in Pakistan. This study was conducted at National Institute of Blood Diseases and Bone Marrow Transplantation to evaluate the frequency of active HCV infection with or without co-infection in blood donors and also to determine comparative efficacy of Multisure HCV antibody assay [MHAA]; a new serological device