title: Analytical and biological variables influencing quantitative hepatitis C virus (HCV) measurement in HIV-HCV coinfection.
abstract: The present review considers issues pertaining to the precision and variability of quantitative hepatitis C virus (HCV) measurement in general, outlines the characteristics of HCV RNA in HIV-HCV coinfection and evaluates those factors which may affect this measure. The clinical relevance of accurate HCV measurement in HIV-HCV coinfection is discussed.
authors.affiliation: University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada. ccooper@ottawahospital.on.ca
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Cooper
authors.forename: Curtis L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Cooper
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: MacPherson
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Cameron
mesh_terms: D044966:Anti-Retroviral Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018450:Disease Progression; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012367:RNA, Viral / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000378:metabolism; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
chemical_list: D044966:Anti-Retroviral Agents; D012367:RNA, Viral