Full article: Hepatitis C virus RNA assays: current and emerging technologies and their clinical applications Fully automated rapid quantification of Hepatitis C Virus RNA in human plasma and serum by integrated on chip RT qPCR and capillary electrophoresis Scientific Reports Hepatitis C Virus RNA Replication and Assembly: Living on the Fat of the Land: Cell Host & Microbe Hepatitis C Viral RNA Genotype: Clinical Use Determine whether to begin antiviral therapy in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection Determine duration and dosage of treatment Predict Approach to a patient with positive HCV antibody (HCV Ab+): A positive HCV antibody (anti HCV) indicates exposure to the hepatitis C virus, either past or current infection. However, it does not confirm