VERSANT® HCV RNA 3.0 Assay (bDNA)
Ease of Use
The VERSANT HCV RNA 3.0 Assay (bDNA) is easier to use than other viral load assays.
- Minimal hands-on time - Requires only one laboratory technologist
- Familiar ELISA-like format - Easy to learn and master
Low Risk of Sample Contamination
- One-room technology - Eliminates need for separate, dedicated clean room necessary for PCR methods
Hands-On Time Needed to Analyze 36 HCV Viral Load Samples 1
Fig 1. The VERSANT® HCV RNA 3.0 Assay (bDNA) requires far less hands-on time to produce 36 patient results than the COBAS Amplicor™ HCV Monitor Test, v2.0.
References
1. Elbeik, T et al. 2004. Multicenter Evaluation of the Performance Characteristics of the Bayer VERSANT HCV RNA 3.0 Assay (bDNA). JCM, 42(2); 563-569.
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