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Meaning of "under-detectable" and "undetectable" HCV RNA test results
To this day, no researcher has seen the hepatitis C virus through electron microscopy or viral culture. However, scientists already know the genome of the virus, so they basically assume the structure of the virus. Accordingly, the hepatitis C virus is a virus with a core (or virus nucleus) with an RNA structure and can be recognized through hepatitis C virus tests.
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Home pregnancy tests
Nowadays, you can completely apply pregnancy testing methods at home without having to go to a clinic or hospital. However, these methods can give different results, even false positives. This also depends on the woman's physical condition and the quality of the pregnancy test used.
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What are false positives and false negatives?
When implementing a new testing technique, especially with qualitative and semi-quantitative tests, Laboratory managers are often concerned with the following indicators: Sensitivity and Specificity of the Testing Method. When referring to Sensitivity and Specificity, there are two concepts: False Positive and False Negative.
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How to understand your test results
Laboratory test results can help you detect underlying health conditions. Accurate interpretation of test results is also crucial to diagnosing and treating disease. Incorrect test results can confuse the diagnosis process and lead your doctor to make the wrong decision.
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