Table 2. Comparison of Results Generated by Both Systems.
HCV Genotype | Modified Multiplex PCR Method (Genotype Specific Primers) | INNO-LiPA HCV II (Line Probe Assay) | ||
Isolates, No. | Percentage | Isolates, No. | Percentage | |
1a | 1 | 1.37 | 1 | 1.37 |
1b | 1 | 1.37 | 1 | 1.37 |
3a | 3 | 4.11 | 3 | 4.11 |
4 | 65 | 89.04 | 38 | 52.05 |
4a | - | - | 2 | 2.74 |
4c/4d | - | - | 18 | 24.66 |
4e | - | - | 5 | 6.85 |
4h | - | - | 4 | 5.48 |
Not Genotyped | 3 | 4.11 | 1 | 1.37 |
Total | 73 | 100 | 73 | 100 |