VA-HEP C TESTING HEADER (8472)    REMINDER DIALOG (801.41)

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VA recommends a Hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing for all patients at risk 
for infection. Verbal informed consent should be obtained prior to
testing. \\
VHA National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (NCP)
Guidance Statement: {FLD:VA-HEP C NCP GUIDANCE STATEMENT}
 
If the patient has a Positive HCV serology, RNA testing is needed to
confirm the presence or absence of HCV.