TABLE 1.
Comparison of the results obtained with the two RT-PCR quantitative assays, according to HCV genotype, of serum samples from 94 patients with chronic hepatitis C
| Assay and value | HCV genotype (no. of patients)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1a (9) | 1b (32) | 2 (17) | 3 (29) | Other (7) | |
| AMPLICOR v1.0 | |||||
| Geometric meana | 5.41 | 5.53 | 5.18 | 5.21 | 5.75 |
| Range | 4.62–5.94 | 4.49–6.40 | 4.11–6.21 | 3–6.29 | 5.10–6.01 |
| COBAS v2.0 | |||||
| Geometric meana | 6.33 | 6.47 | 6.49 | 6.75 | 6.81 |
| Range | 5.30–7.23 | 4.92–7.86 | 5.21–7.47 | 4.41–7.86 | 6.03–7.35 |
| r2b | 0.273 | 0.299 | 0.211 | 0.211 | 0.222 |
a
Values are log10 RNA copies per milliliter.
b
Spearman rank correlation coefficient between the two assays.