Performance Evaluation of the Xpert® HCV test on Fingerstick Blood in a Prospective Observational Clinical Study at CLIA-Waived Sites in the United States

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the performance of the Xpert HCV test using fingerstick blood samples.
• Prospective observational study design
• Conducted at CLIA-waived sites in the United States
• Participants included individuals at risk for HCV infection
• Xpert HCV test demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity
• Test was acceptable for detecting HCV RNA in fingerstick blood
• Findings suggest suitability for use in clinical practice