Table 3. HCV RNA prevalence by NAT assay among 450 selected donors who were reactive on EIA tests by age, sex, and location of origin, Guangzhou Blood Center, 2004 through 2007*.
| Donor characteristics | Positive (270) | Negative (180) | Total (450) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | |||
| Male | 204 (66.4)† | 103 (33.5) | 307 |
| Female | 66 (46.1) | 77 (53.9) | 143 |
| Residence | |||
| Guangdong Province | 166 (62.6) | 99 (37.4) | 265 |
| Other areas | 104 (56.2) | 81 (43.8) | 185 |
| Age (years) | 34.4 ± 6.79 | 31.7 ± 6.81 |
*
Data are reported as number (%) or mean ± SD.
†
p < 0.001.