How access to new hepatitis C test could come down to insurance reimbursement

Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a rapid test that quickly detects hepatitis C, but insurance ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

New 15-Minute Test For Hepatitis C Paves Way For Same-Day Treatment

FRIDAY, Dec. 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People could learn within 15 minutes whether they are infected with hepatitis C, thanks to a rapid test developed by Northwestern University. The test will ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Dried Blood Test May Detect HIV, Hepatitis B and C

A test using a single spot of dried blood successfully detected HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C in all 60 samples with known amounts of each virus. Data on a groundbreaking test with the potential ...
Healio

Dried blood spot test can detect HIV and hepatitis, researchers say

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A single drop of blood can be used to accurately detect HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, researchers said.
Wigan Today on MSN

A breakthrough moment for the quest to wipe out hepatitus C among Wigan's drug users

A Wigan and Leigh drug and alcohol charity has been able to announce the micro-elimination of hepatitis C ahead of the NHS ...
Arizona Daily Star

Blog: Baby Boomer? Get a Hep C test, feds say

Baby Boomers account for three quarters of Hepatitis C infections and deaths, which is why the federal government says everyone in this generation needs a test. The onetime Hepatitis C blood test is ...
Everyday Health

Hepatitis C in Pregnancy: What to Do When You Test Positive for the Virus

Screening for hepatitis C has been routine for pregnant women since 2020. But testing positive for the chronic liver infection often comes as a surprise, because the virus doesn’t usually cause ...