5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  The DASH® Rapid PCR System provides a rapid, automated point-of-care test for detecting hepatitis C virus RNA in approximately 15 minutes.

• 2

  This assay integrates RNA extraction, amplification, and detection into a single-use cartridge, minimizing contamination risk.

• 3

  The DASH® HCV test demonstrated 100% agreement with established laboratory-based RNA assays in clinical performance evaluations.

• 4

  Rapid molecular POC testing could enable confirmation of active HCV infection during a single clinical visit, improving patient follow-up.

• 5

  The assay's analytical sensitivity is lower than high-throughput laboratory tests, limiting its use for treatment monitoring.