FIG. 1.
Photograph of several line probe assay strips, showing the most common reaction patterns of different HCV genotypes. Using the interpretation chart, the exact genotype can be determined easily. For HCV genotype 5a, two distinct reaction patterns could be observed. The arrow indicates the additional band in the second hybridization pattern for HCV genotype 5a. MKR LN: marker line; CONJ CTRL: conjugate control; AMPL CTRL: amplification control.